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The First Lady

chat room June 3, 2022

O-T Fagbenle on Recreating Obama’s Still Timely Sandy Hook SpeechThe First Lady actor shot his re-creation of the president’s tearful 2012 statement on the last day of production for the Showtime series.

By Radhika Menon
everyone’s a critic Apr. 26, 2022

Viola Davis Defends Her ‘Bold Choices’ in Portraying Michelle Obama“Not everything is going to be an awards-worthy performance,” says the critically acclaimed actress.

By Rebecca Alter

first looks Nov. 8, 2021

Look at Viola Davis Putting Her Whole Face Into Her Role As Michelle ObamaIn first-look photos for Showtime’s White House drama The First Lady.

By Jennifer Zhan
elections July 8, 2021

Kiefer Sutherland to Play Eleanor Roosevelt’s Husband in The First LadyShowtime’s anthology series also stars Gillian Anderson, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Viola Davis.

By Zoe Haylock
casting Feb. 22, 2021

Gillian Anderson Hops Back Across the Pond to Play Eleanor RooseveltShowtime’s new series also stars Viola Davis as Michelle Obama and Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford.

By Zoe Haylock