Meg — Little Women Character Profile

About Meg

The eldest March sister who is courted by John Brooke. Despite Jo's initial fears that marriage will separate them, Meg marries him and eventually becomes a mother to twins.

Character Facts

Played by

Janet Leigh

Appears in

Little Women (1949)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (6)

• Meg — related — Hannah (Elizabeth Patterson)
• Meg — Romantic Husband — John Brooke (Richard Wyler)

  Meg and John Brooke develop a courtship that culminates in marriage and a life together.

• Meg — Social Family Friend — Theodore "Laurie" Laurence (Peter Lawford)

  Laurie maintains a friendly relationship with Meg throughout her marriage and his travels.

• Meg — Family Sister — Amy (Elizabeth Taylor)

  Amy and Meg share a direct sibling bond within the March family.

• Meg — Family Sister — Beth (Margaret O'Brien)

  Beth and Meg share a direct sibling bond within the March family.

• Meg — Social Family Friend — Professor Bhaer (Rossano Brazzi)

  Professor Bhaer is welcomed as a close family friend during the March household gatherings.

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More characters from Little Women

• Jo (June Allyson)
• Theodore "Laurie" Laurence (Peter Lawford)
• Beth (Margaret O'Brien)
• Amy (Elizabeth Taylor)
• Father March (Leon Ames)
• Mrs. Kirke (Connie Gilchrist)
• Sophie (Ellen Corby)
• Dr. Barnes (Harry Davenport)
• Professor Bhaer (Rossano Brazzi)
• John Brooke (Richard Wyler)
• Old Crony at Grace's Store (uncredited) (Harlan Briggs)
• Mr. Grace (uncredited) (Will Wright)