A fertility specialist and co-founder of the practice. She is Addison's best friend and Sam Bennett's ex-wife. After the practice faces debt and leadership changes, she and Sam realize they cannot remain friends. She later moves to New York but eventually remarries Sam and plans another child.
Opera singer transformed into a wardrobe in the live-action film.
Aretha's mother, separated from C.L. She encourages her daughter's independence and is deeply affected by her sudden death, which traumatizes Aretha and causes a temporary loss of speech. Barbara later appears as a comforting vision during Aretha's lowest moments.
Maureen Brummel is Pete's second wife and the person who cared for the children when Ricki was absent. Returning unexpectedly, she confronts Ricki with painful truths about motherhood and responsibility. Although her criticism deepens Ricki's shame, Maureen later sends an invitation to the wedding as an olive branch.
Gary's ex-wife who appears at his funeral. She confronts Cameron's accusation of corrupting Gary's legacy, explaining their mutual struggles with repressed identities and the time wasted pretending to be someone else for each other.
Warbucks' dedicated secretary who selects Annie to be taken in for Christmas. She facilitates Annie's transition to Warbucks' estate, ensuring her safety and comfort, and eventually becomes engaged to Warbucks by the film's end.
Lady Day is the central nightclub performer, singing love songs while speaking candidly to the patrons about Philadelphia, her childhood, racial discrimination, painful relationships, and major performances. She shifts between humor, vulnerability, memories, and music, while relying on Jimmy Powers for encouragement and guidance when the performance becomes emotionally difficult.
Audra McDonald has 82 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Their work is anchored in the Beauty and the Beast universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Good Fight, Respect, Tales from the Wings: A Lincoln Center Theatre Celebration!. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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