Margaret Simon — Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. Character Profile

About Margaret Simon

The 11-year-old protagonist who moves from New York City to a New Jersey suburb. She navigates puberty, friendship dynamics, and a family conflict over her religious identity, ultimately finding self-acceptance and reconnecting with her faith.

Margaret Simon — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Abby Ryder Fortson

Appears in

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (6)

• Margaret Simon — Romantic Crush — Moose Freed (Aidan Wojtak-Hissong)

  Unrequited or budding romantic interest that resolves positively.

• Margaret Simon — Romantic First Kiss — Philip Leroy (Zack Brooks)

  Pivotal romantic milestone marking adolescent exploration.

• Margaret Simon — Professional Teacher — Mr. Benedict (Echo Kellum)

  Formal educator-student dynamic driving the academic plot.

• Margaret Simon — Social Friend — Janie Loomis (Amari Alexis Price)

  Acquaintance that evolves into a supportive peer relationship.

• Margaret Simon — Social Friend — Gretchen Potter (Katherine Mallen Kupferer)

  Casual friendship within the established peer circle.

• Margaret Simon — Social Best Friend — Nancy Wheeler (Elle Graham)

  Core friendship formed after relocation, serving as Margaret's primary social anchor.

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More characters from Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

• Barbara Simon (Rachel McAdams)
• Sylvia Simon (Kathy Bates)
• Nancy Wheeler (Elle Graham)
• Mr. Benedict (Echo Kellum)
• Herbert Simon (Benny Safdie)
• Paul Hutchins (Gary Houston)
• Morris Binamin (Wilbur Fitzgerald)
• Janie Loomis (Amari Alexis Price)
• Gretchen Potter (Katherine Mallen Kupferer)
• Mary Hutchins (Mia Dillon)
• Mr. Wheeler (Ethan McDowell)
• Freddy Barnett (JeCobi Swain)