Lois Riley — Welcome to the Rileys Character Profile

Lois Riley - Welcome to the Rileys

About Lois Riley

Doug's wife who becomes a cold, distant agoraphobic after the tragic loss of their daughter Emily. She overcomes her fear to travel to New Orleans to save her marriage. Living with Mallory, she steps into a maternal role, helping the teenager with practical matters and emotional support. She eventually joins Doug in recognizing that Mallory cannot replace Emily, leading to their return home.

Character Facts

Played by
Melissa Leo
Appears in
Welcome to the Rileys (2010)
Role
Supporting

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