Margaret Lewin (played by Jessica Lange) is a protagonist in Losing Isaiah.
White social worker who adopts abandoned infant Isaiah and raises him with her family. Engages in a fierce custody battle against his biological mother, Khaila, arguing for his stability and cultural upbringing. Ultimately compromises to share custody, embracing a co-parenting role to ensure the child's well-being. Khaila Richards (played by Halle Berry) is a protagonist in Losing Isaiah.
Biological mother battling severe crack cocaine addiction who abandons her infant son, Isaiah. After completing rehab, she fights a custody battle to regain him. Though initially granted full custody by the court, she recognizes his emotional struggles and ultimately chooses to co-parent with Margaret to prioritize Isaiah's happiness. Isaiah (played by Marc John Jefferies) appears in Losing Isaiah.
Infant son of Khaila Richards who is abandoned due to his mother's addiction. Rescued and adopted by the Lewin family. After a court-ordered custody reversal, he struggles to adjust to his biological mother's home but ultimately finds stability through a shared parenting arrangement with both Khaila and Margaret.
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Characters
Margaret Lewin
(played by Jessica Lange) — protagonist
White social worker who adopts abandoned infant Isaiah and raises him with her family. Engages in a fierce custody battle against his biological mother, Khaila, arguing for his stability and cultural...
Khaila Richards
(played by Halle Berry) — protagonist
Biological mother battling severe crack cocaine addiction who abandons her infant son, Isaiah. After completing rehab, she fights a custody battle to regain him. Though initially granted full custody...
Isaiah
(played by Marc John Jefferies) — supporting
Infant son of Khaila Richards who is abandoned due to his mother's addiction. Rescued and adopted by the Lewin family. After a court-ordered custody reversal, he struggles to adjust to his biological...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Margaret Lewin → Isaiah
(Family Adoptive Mother)
Margaret adopts Isaiah after caring for him and brings him home to live with her family.
