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Mrs. America is taking audiences back in time with Cate Blanchett leading a star-studded ensemble about the real-life battle over the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. The two-time Oscar and Golden Globe winner portrays Phyllis Schlafly, a conservative constitutional lawyer and opponent of the proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution intended to grant equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex. 
Written by Mad Men ’s Dahvi Waller, the series recounts the 1970s feminist movement and the unexpected backlash led by Schlafly, aka “the sweetheart of the silent majority.” While viewers get an inside look into Schlafly’s rise within the political arena, it’s not a biopic focused solely on her story. “It’s about the various sections of the women’s movement,” Blanchett said in a conversation with reporters. “There was an equal and opposite traditional women’s movement as there was the feminist women’s movement.” 
Rose Byrne , who portrays political activist Gloria Steinem, says the show is “successful in exploring both of these sides and the characters on both of these sides as they both try to speak their point of view and what they’re trying to achieve.” With that said, each episode also spotlights key players on both sides of the fight, such as politician and first woman to run for president Shirley Chisholm ( Uzo Aduba ) and former White House special assistant Jill Ruckelshaus ( Elizabeth Banks ).
With Mrs. America now streaming, ET has put together a visual guide, breaking down who is playing who on the FX on Hulu series.
As part of her fight against the ERA, Schlafly founded the conservative interest group, Eagle Forum, and was the organizer of the “STOP ERA” campaign. During that time, the matriarch to six children also pursued a law degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law.
“Cate is the perfect person to play anything,” executive producer Stacey Sher says of the actress, who is tasked with embodying the conservative political figure. For her part, Blanchett approached the role with a sense of discovery. “A large part of why I wanted to do this series was to work out what made her tick and how she could think in such a binary way,” the actress explains. 
A journalist and social political activist, Steinem rose to prominence as a spokeswoman for the American feminist movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s, just as the battle over the ERA was heating up. In addition to writing for New York magazine, she also co-founded Ms. magazine. 
While Byrne did not reach out to Steinem about her portrayal on the series, the actress relied on Waller’s extensive research to bring her to life as accurately as possible. “Like anything, I just wanted to make her as complex as we could and maybe as flawed as we could, like, any living human being who’s been under that scrutiny,” she explains. “The show’s over 10 years -- it was really important to try to track her embracing of being the face of the movement.”
Abzug was a U.S. Representative, lawyer and a leader of the Women's Movement. In addition to co-founding the National Women's Political Caucus, she was appointed to co-chair the National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year and presided over the 1977 National Women's Conference.
“I'm happy for people to see what women did back in the ‘70s to fight for equal rights,” Martindale says of the series. “Young women don't really know how much work we did.”
While Martindale worked with a dialect coach to match Abzug’s distinct way of talking, it wasn’t until she put on the wig and her iconic hat that the actress felt like she was “someone else,” she says, adding that it was “really fantastic” seeing all her co-stars transformed into their respective roles. 
During her time in politics, Chisholm broke a lot of barriers as the first black woman elected to the U.S. Congress as a representative of New York's 12th congressional district. In 1972, she became the first black candidate for a major party's nomination for president of the United States as well as the first woman to run for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.
“It was humbling without question to play Shirley Chisholm,” Aduba says. “What she represented, what she did historically as being the first black woman, black person to ever run for the highest office in the land. And at that time, you know, she's standing just outside the window of when the Civil Rights Voting Act was passed. She's a woman of such command and power and force, it was awesome.”
Friedan was a leading figure in the U.S. women's movement and author of the 1963 book, The Feminine Mystique , which helped spark the second wave of American feminism. She also co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) and organized the nationwide Women's Strike for Equality and later helped establish the National Women's Political Caucus. 
“I'm just so proud to play her and, you know, I summon her sometimes: ‘Come and fill me with your wisdom and your chutzpah,’” Ullman says, adding she had “a wonderful time” shooting the series. “It's been a joy to be a part of and we had so much fun together.”
Elizabeth Banks as Jill Ruckelshaus
Ruckelshaus is a former special assistant to the White House and was head of the White House Office of Women's Programs and served on the United States Commission on Civil Rights. She’s also one the founders of the National Women's Political Caucus.
Ari Graynor as Brenda Feigen-Fasteau
Feigen was the National Legislative Vice President for the National Organization for Women and she also coordinated the U.S Senate testimony for the Equal Rights Amendment. In addition to her work on the Hill, she also practiced law before going on to found the Feigen Law Group in 2001.
Melanie Lynskey as Rosemary Thomson
Thomson was a close friend of Schlafly and was enlisted to fight the ERA. She also served as the head of the Eagle Foundation. 
Rounding out the ensemble cast are John Slattery as Schlafly’s husband, Fred; Jeanne Tripplehorn as her sister, Eleanor; James Marsden as politician Phil Crane; Bria Henderson as Ms. editor Margaret Sloan; Adam Brody as lawyer Marc Feigen-Fasteau; Jay Ellis as Frank Thomas; with Sarah Paulson as Alice and Kayli Carter as Pamela, two original characters who are supportive of the fight against the ERA. 
The first three episodes of Mrs. America is now streaming on FX on Hulu with new episodes premiering Wednesdays.

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Meet the cast of Cate Blanchett drama Mrs America
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Cate Blanchett, Sarah Paulson, Rose Byrne and Uzo Aduba all star in Hulu's dramatisation of the real-life battle for the Equal Rights Amendment.
The BBC has snapped up the rights to Mrs America , an ensemble drama depicting the struggle behind the Equal Rights Amendment - and the women who not only fought for it, but also against it.
From well-known feminist icons like Gloria Steinem, to her conservative foe Phyllis Schlafly, the series follows both sides of the historic, political battle ground - with an all-star cast including Cate Blanchett, Sarah Paulson, Rose Byrne and Uzo Aduba.
Here's everything you need to know about the cast and characters in Mrs America.
Who is Phyllis Schlafly? Phyllis Schlafly was a controversial, conservative grass-roots organiser and lawyer who campaigned against abortion rights, feminism, and the Equal Rights Amendment. She had six children.
Where have I seen Cate Blanchett before? The Oscar-winning actress has starred in films including Elizabeth, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Notes on a Scandal, Carol, The Aviator, and more recently Marvel's Thor: Ragnarok, and Ocean's 8.
Who is Gloria Steinem? A feminist writer and one of the faces of the American feminism movement in the 1960s and 70s, she co-created Ms. magazine.
Where have I seen Rose Byrne before? You'll probably recognise her from the likes of Bridesmaids, Neighbours, Troy, Get Him to the Greek, the thriller series Damages, The Turning, and Insidious.
Who is Alison Macray? A fictional conservative homemaker who supports Phyllis Sclafly's cause.
Where have I seen Sarah Paulson? The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress is known for her roles in shows and films such as: the anthology series American Horror Story , and American Crime Story: The People v. O. J. Simpson; the films Bird Box and Ocean's 8; as the wife of a slaveowner in 12 Years a Slave; and in The Post. She's previously worked alongside Mrs America co-star Cate Blanchett in the film Carol.
Who is Brenda Feigen? A feminist and lawyer who was pro-ERA (the Equality Rights Amendment) and who co-founded the Women's Action Alliance alongside Gloria Steinem and Catherine Samuels. She debated Phyllis Schlafly on the issue of the ERA.
Where have I seen Ari Graynor before? The actress has starred in the likes of The Front Runner, Whip It, The Disaster Artist, and Showtime's I’m Dying Up Here, although she's probably best known as Caitlin Rucker on The Sopranos.
Who is Shirley Chisholm? The first black woman in Congress, Chisholm was an African-American politician who ran for president.
Where have I seen Uzo Aduba before? You'll doubtless recognise Aduba for her work on Orange Is the New Black , in which she played convict Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren, but she's also starred in American Pastoral and Miss Virginia, and is set to star alongside Lupita Nyong'o in HBO Max's miniseries Americanah.
Who is Betty Friedan? A feminist activist and writer famous for her 1963 book The Feminine Mystique, which is credited with kick-starting second-wave feminism in the US.
Where have I seen Tracey Ullman before? The British-born actress and comedian first rose to prominence on her own comedy series, The Tracey Ullman Show, but she's also appeared in TV shows like Girls and drama Howards End, and films like Into The Woods, The Hunger Games.
Who is Bella Abzug? A feminist, lawyer, and US Representative who founded the National Women's Political Caucus alongside Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chisholm, and Betty Friedan.
Where have I seen Margo Martindale before? The Emmy-winning actress is probably best known for her work on Justified (as Mags) and on The Americans (as Claudia). She's also starred in the likes of The Hours, Million Dollar Baby, and August: Osage County.
Who is Jill Ruckelshaus? Nicknamed the "Gloria Steinem of the Republican party," she was a pro-choice Republican who served as the head of the Office of Women's Programs during the 70s.
Where have I seen Elizabeth Banks before? The director and actress played Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games film franchise, and has directed and starred in Pitch Perfect 2 and Charlie's Angels (2019 version), and is known for previous roles in the likes of The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Wet Hot American Summer, and Zack and Miri Make a Porno.
Who is Eleanor Schlafly? Fred Shlafly's sister and Phyllis' sister-in-law.
Where have I seen Jeanne Tripplehorn before? The film and television actress is known for roles in films like Basic Instinct and Sliding Doors (as Lydia), in addition to playing Dr Alex Blake on Criminal Minds, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the HBO film Grey Gardens. She also guest starred as Ouli on the comedy series New Girl.
Who is Fred Schlafly? A wealthy attorney, and husband to Phyllis Schlafly.
Where have I seen John Slattery before? You'll probably recognise Slattery for his role as Roger Sterling in the iconic drama series Mad Men. However, Marvel fans will also recognise him for playing Howard Stark (Tony Stark's father) in the films Iron Man 2, Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, and Avengers: Endgame . Other screen credits have included Spotlight, Ted 2, and Churchill.
Who is Phil Crane? A Republican member of the United States House of Representatives (from Illinois) from 1969 to 2005, and was an early ally of Phyllis Schlafly's grassroots movement against the ERA.
Where have I seen James Marsden before? The actor has appeared in multiple popular films and TV shows, including Hairspray, the X-Men film franchise (as Scott Summers/ Cyclops), in Westworld (as Teddy Flood), and more recently in Netflix's Dead to Me . Other projects he's appeared in include Enchanted, 27 Dresses, The Box, and and Sonic the Hedgehog.
Who is Rosemary Thomson? A real-life conservative activist and supporter of Phyllis Schlafly.
Where have I seen Melanie Lynskey before? The actress has worked on both big budget and independent films, and will likely be recognisable from her supporting roles in the likes of Ever After, Coyote Ugly, Abandon, Sweet Home Alabama, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
Who is Flo Kennedy? A feminist and civil rights activist and lecturer, who often toured with Gloria Steinem on the lecture circuit.
Where have I seen Niecy Nash before? A comedian, presenter and actress, Nash is no stranger to playing real-life figures - she previously played civil rights activist Richie Jean Jackson in the film Selma, and as Delores Wise in the miniseries When They See Us .
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It's an ensemble cast of talented women.
Hulu has a new must-watch series debuting April 15. FX's Mrs. America follows the surprising story of conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly leading the backlash against the Equal Rights Amendment and Women's Liberation movement. It's a rare peek into the 1970s culture wars through the eyes of second-wave feminists Gloria Steinem, Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisholm, Bella Abzug, and Jill Rucklshaus. Mrs. America shares the story through all angles and perspectives for a balanced portrayal of the pivotal events and women.
A star-studded cast of leading ladies is bringing this powerful story, written by Mad Men 's Davhi Waller, to Hulu. "What really struck me about all the women from this period was how messy they were," Waller said on a panel for the show at the TV Critics Association Press Tour. "They're complex, their contradictory nature. They quarrel and there's joy, there's love and there's hate, and I wanted to have all the characters contain multitudes, so that was very intentional."
From Uzo Aduba to Cate Blanchett, each one is truly the definition of #WHStrong. Get to know the cast and their real-life counterparts.
Uzo made a name for herself as Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren in Orange is the New Black. But she started performing long before the prison drama made waves on Netflix. Uzo got her start in theater. She made her broadway debut in 2007 and has appeared in multiple plays, per IMDB. Now, she's back with another memorable character.
Shirley Chisholm was a politician and became the first African American elected to Congress in 1968, per the National Women's History Museum . She represented New York's 12th congressional district from 1969 to 1983 and served seven terms. Shirley had big dreams, and she was the first woman and African American to seek a nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties in 1972.
Elizabeth is best known for her role as Effie Trinket in the Hunger Games series and Sal in Modern Family. She's appeared in many films throughout her career, but she didn't come from a show-biz family. Her mother worked in a bank and her father in a factory. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Magna cum Laude and attended the Advanced Training Program at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater.
Jill Ruckelshaus was an adviser on women’s rights to President Nixon. Her husband, William Ruckelshaus, was the first head of the Environmental Protection Agency and resisted covering up the Watergate scandal. Later, Jill was a member of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission and the National Women’s Political Caucus. She resigned her White House advisor role after her husband William’s resignation during the “Saturday Night Massacre,” per the Seattle Times .
Cate is a Hollywood mainstay, but she was originally born in Melbourne, Australia. Throughout her career she's starred in truly iconic movies, giving equally spectacular performances in blockbusters and art house films. Cate had roles in The Lord of the Rings series, Ocean's Eight, Blue Jasmine, Elizabeth, and many more. She has two Oscars and shelves of other awards to her credit, per IMDB . Cate and her husband are artistic directors of the Sydney Theatre Company, and spend much of their time in Australia raising their three children.
Phyllis got a lot of attention in the 1970s leading the conservative backlash against Women's Lib. Consider her the polar opposite of women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem. She also campaigned against safe-sex classes in school, the gay rights movement, and anti-harassment measures, per Time . Phyllis was married to a rich lawyer and lived in Illinois with her husband and six kids.
If any actress can give Phyllis heart, it's Cate. "I don't believe in demonizing anybody, and my agreement or disagreement or my political personal political persuasions, I couldn't be less interested in folding into a character," Cate told E News . "The way you create in ambiguity and juxtaposition and character is to simply borrow two very contradictory thoughts or actions, button them together, and then present them to an audience. And we're all full of contradictions and hypocrisies, and nobody's perfect, including Phyllis, although her hair was mostly always perfect."
Rose is another Aussie actress who made a splash in Hollywood. She scored her first movie role at age 15 and has appeared in many films and TV shows since then, per IMDB . She's best known for her comedic timing in hilarious hits like Bridesmaids and Neighbors, but Rose has a serious side as well
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