‘The Girlfriend’ Cast: Character Guide and Where You’ve Seen the Actors Before

The Girlfriend is Prime Video’s latest psychological thriller, following Laura, a successful businesswoman whose seemingly picture-perfect life is thrown into disarray when her son brings home a new girlfriend.

Laura becomes convinced her son Daniel is dating a manipulative social climber and that his girlfriend, Cherry, may not be who she says she is.

As the thrilling series airs on Amazon Prime Video, here's everything you need to know about the cast including where you've seen the actors before.

The Girlfriend cast

Below is a full cast list:

• Robin Wright as Laura Sanderson
• Olivia Cooke as Cherry Laine
• Laurie Davidson as Daniel "Danny" Sanderson
• Waleed Zuaiter as Howard Sanderson
• Anna Chancellor as Lilith
• Francesca Corney as Millie
• Shalom Brune-Franklin as Brigitte
• Karen Henthorn as Tracey
• Leo Suter as Nicholas
• Tanya Moodie as Isabella

For more on the cast, keep scrolling.

Robin Wright as Laura Sanderson

Who is Laura Sanderson? Laura is a successful businesswoman and Daniel's mother. She runs her own gallery and has been married to Howard for years. Laura is extremely protective of Daniel and they have an unusually close relationship.

What else has Robin Wright been in? Robin is an actor, producer and director. She first gained attention for her role as Kelly Capwell in the NBC Daytime soap opera Santa Barbara, which she starred in from 1984 to 1988. She also appeared in Forrest Gump, alongside Tom Hanks, The Princess Bride, Wonder Woman, and more.

Olivia Cooke as Cherry Laine

Who is Cherry Laine? Cherry Laine is Daniel's new girlfriend. She works as an estate agent. She comes from a working class background and lives with her mom Tracey, however, embellishes parts of her life to fit in, buying expensive clothes and keeping the tags on in order to look the part.

What else has Olivia Cooke been in? Olivia has quite the CV. She played Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon, Emma Decody in the thriller Bates Motel, Becky Sharp in the period drama Vanity Fair, and spy Sidonie "Sid" Baker in the Apple TV's Slow Horses.

Laurie Davidson as Daniel “Danny” Sanderson

Who is Daniel Sanderson? Daniel is the son of Laura and Howard Sanderson. He's a doctor and studying to be a trauma surgeon. He meets Cherry and falls madly in love with her, buying a house from her just to get her attention. He is very much a “mommy's boy” and has a super close relationship with Laura.

What else has Laurie Davison been in? Laurie played young William Shakespeare in the 2017 television series Will, and Mr. Mistoffelees in Cats, based on Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical. He's also known for Mary & George, A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, and The Sandman.

Waleed Zuaiter as Howard Sanderson

Who is Howard Sanderson? Howard is Daniel's dad and Laura's husband. Unlike his wife, he's very calm and easygoing. He funds Laura's gallery and is keen on Cherry when they first meet.

What else has Waleed Zuaiter been in? Waleed Zuaiter is known for Sex and the City 2, London Has Fallen, and Omar.

Anna Chancellor as Lilith

Who is Lilith? Lilith is Laura's ex-lover and a painter.

What else has Anna Chancellor been in? Anna is perhaps best known for her role as Henrietta (Duckface) in the hit British film Four Weddings and a Funeral. She's also appeared in Downton Abbey, Pride & Prejudice, and Mapp & Lucia.

Francesca Corney as Millie

Who is Millie? Millie is the new partner of Cherry's ex Nicholas.

What else has Francesca Corney been in? Francesca is known for The Buccaneers and Fistful of Vengeance.

Shalom Brune-Franklin as Brigitte

Who is Brigitte? Brigitte is Isabella's daughter and childhood friend of Daniel. They grew up together and have a really close relationship.

What else has Shalom Brune-Franklin been in? Shalom is known for Baby Reindeer, Dune: Prophecy and The Tourist.

Karen Henthorn as Tracey

Who is Tracey? Tracey is Cherry's mother. She loves cherry dearly and supports her.

What else has Karen Henthorn been in? Soap fans may recognize Karen from the BBC's EastEnders, on which she played Julie Haye from 1997 to 1998 and 2025 to present. She also portrayed Teresa Bryant in Coronation Street.

Leo Suter as Nicholas

Who is Nicholas? Nicholas is Cherry's ex.

What else has Leo Suter been in? Leo is best known for playing the lead, Harald Sigurdsson, in the Netflix series Vikings: Valhalla. His other credits include: Bad Education, Victoria, The Liberator, Sanditon, and Intelligence.

Tanya Moodie as Isabella

Who is Isabella? Isabella is Laura's best friend and Brigitte's mother. Like Laura she is well off.

What else has Tanya Moodie been in? Most recently, Tanya starred in the second season of Channel 4's The Couple Next Door. She is also known for Empire of Light, Motherland and A Discovery of Witches.

The Girlfriend is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.