Meryl Streep as Violet Weston (mother - Beverly's wife)
A character who is very sealed and lives within herself, she is suffering from oral cancer however continues to smoke and is addicted to narcotics which have been provided by her doctor. She goes through a mixture of emotions quite rapidly by being quite angry and aggressive to being weak and having a soft tone. She is constantly seeking ways to soothe herself, either through self medicating or through emotional support of others. This instability that she endures can be terrifying for her as well as for others around her.
Julia Roberts as Barbara Weston-Fordham (oldest daughter)
Ewan McGregor as Bill Fordham (Barbara's husband - son-in-law)
Chris Cooper as Charles Aiken (uncle - Mattie Fae's husband)
Abigail Breslin as Jean Fordham (Barbara's daughter - grand daughter)
Benedict Cumberbatch as Charles "Little Charlie" Aiken (cousin/half brother - nephew)
Juliette Lewis as Karen Weston (youngest daughter)
Margo Martindale as Mattie Fae Aiken (aunt - Violet's sister)
Dermot Mulroney as Steve Huberbrecht ( Karen's fiance)
Julianne Nicholson as Ivy Weston (middle daughter)
Sam Shepard as Beverly Weston (father - Violet's husband)
Played the role of an alcoholic, once-noted poet.Who is shown only in the first scene at the beginning, is quite old and weak looking, he is shown sat on a chair and facing towards one direction, while his wife is amusing herself and talking with the cook, he pays no attention but rather seems quite tired.
Misty Upham as Johnna Monevata (cook/caregiver)
Played the role of a young native American woman who was a live-in cook and caregiver for Violet.
Played the role of a young native American woman who was a live-in cook and caregiver for Violet.
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