Suddenly on her own after throwing her husband out over an affair, Mildred, a young mother of two, has to confront the social realities of finding suitable work in Depression-era California.

Mildred’s elder daughter, Veda is musically gifted and solipsistic. She is obsessed with social standing and has an eye for the finer things in life.

A wealthy and arrogant woman who interviews Mildred for a housekeeper position.  

A realist, Mildred’s neighbor and friend is one of the only people she can trust.

A wealthy Pasadena playboy who charms Mildred into an impulsive romance after a chance meeting at the diner.

Mildred’s boss at the local diner — and ultimately, her friend — Ida is a no-nonsense manager.

Mildred’s first husband; his real estate business was upended by the Depression.

A lawyer, Burgan squeezed Mildred’s husband Bert out of their business.

Cast & Characters

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Cast and Character

Mildred Pierce

Veda Pierce

Mrs. Forrester

Lucy Gessler

Monty Beragon

Ida Corwin

Bert Pierce

Wally Burgan

Young Veda Pierce

Kate Winslet

Evan Rachel Wood

Hope Davis

Melissa Leo

Guy Pearce

Mare Winningham

Brian F Obyrne

James Legros

Morgan Turner

About the Series

Mildred Pierce