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    Netflix Dumplin': Meet the cast

    Here's your essential guide to all of the key characters in Netflix's 'Dumplin' and the actors who play them.

    1. Netflix Willowdean Dickson Danielle MacDonald 'Dumplin'

      1. Who plays Willowdean "Dumplin" Dickson in 'Dumplin'? - Danielle Macdonald

      Australian actress Danielle Macdonald plays Willowdean "Dumplin" Dickson in 'Dumplin'. Willowdean is a lover of Dolly Parton and in her final year of high school in her small town, where she is planning on protesting by entering the local beauty pageant as an unconventional contestant. Danielle is best known for her role in crime film 'Every Secret Thing' and drama, 'Patti Cake$'. [Netflix]

    2. Netflix Rosie Dickson Jennifer Aniston 'Dumplin'

      2. Who plays Rosie Dickson in 'Dumplin'? - Jennifer Aniston

      American actress Jennifer Aniston plays Rosie Dickson in 'Dumplin'. Rosie is Willowdean's mother, a former beauty queen and local celebrity in their Texan town. Jennifer is best known for starring as Rachel Green in iconic sitcom 'Friends' and taking on lead roles in 'Marley & Me', 'Horrible Bosses' and 'Bruce Almighty'. [Netflix]

    3. Netflix Lucy Dickson Hilliary Begley 'Dumplin'

      3. Who plays Lucy Dickson in 'Dumplin'? - Hilliary Begley

      Actress and comedian Hilliary Begley plays Lucy Dickson in 'Dumplin'. Lucy is Willowdean's aunt and a massive influence on her life. This is actually Hilliary's first film credit but she has a movie, When We Last Spoke, coming out in 2019. [Netflix]

    4. Netflix Ellen Dryver Odeya Rush 'Dumplin'

      4. Who plays Ellen "El" Dryver in 'Dumplin'? - Odeya Rush

      Israeli actress and model Odeya Rush plays Ellen "El" Dryver in 'Dumplin'. El is Willowdean's best friend and enters the pageant with her. Odeya is best known for her roles in 'Ladybird' and 'Goosebumps'. She's also modelled for Polo Ralph Lauren, Gap, Tommy Hilfiger and Guess. [Netflix]

    5. Netflix Bo Larson Luke Benward 'Dumplin'

      5. Who plays Bo Larson in 'Dumplin'? - Luke Aaron Benward

      American actor Luke Aaron Benward Bo Larson in 'Dumplin'. Bo is Willowdean's love interest and a chef at the local diner. Luke is best known for his roles in 'Dear John', 'Life of the Party' and Disney's 'Good Luck Charlie'. [Netflix]

    6. Netflix Millie Michalchuk Maddie Baillio in 'Dumplin'

      6. Who plays Millie Michalchuk in 'Dumplin'? - Maddie Baillio

      American actress Maddie Baillio plays Millie Michalchuk in 'Dumplin'. Millie is a plus-sized outsider at Willowdean's school who joins the pageant too, against her Christian mother's wishes. Maddie is best known for starring in Hairspray Live!
 [Netflix]

    7. Netflix Hannah Perez Bex Taylor-Klaus 'Dumplin'

      7. Who plays Hannah Perez in 'Dumplin'? - Bex Taylor-Klaus

      Bex Taylor-Klaus plays Hannah Perez in 'Dumplin'. Hannah is another outsider who is inspired by Willowdean to join the pageant in protest. Bex is best known for her roles in 'The Killing' and 'Arrow'. Bex is also non-binary. [Netflix]

    8. Netflix Bekah Cotter Dove Cameron

      8. Who plays Bekah Cotter in 'Dumplin'? – Dove Cameron

      American actress Dove Cameron plays Bekah Cotter in 'Dumplin'. Bekah is a contestant in the beauty pageant and has a thing for Bo Larson. Dove is best known for her roles in Disney sitcom 'Liv and Maddie' and the 'Descendants' trilogy. [Netflix]

    9. Netflix Lee Wayne Rhea Ranged Harold Perrineau in 'Dumplin'

      9. Who plays Lee "Rhea Ranged" Wayne in 'Dumplin'? - Harold Perrineau

      American actor Harold Perrineau plays Lee "Rhea Ranged" Wayne. Lee was a good friend of Willowden's aunt Lucy, who helped him perfect his drag act. Harold is best known for playing Michael Dawson in US TV series, 'Lost'. He has also starred 'The Matrix Reloaded' and '28 Weeks Later'.
 [Netflix]

    10. Netflix Candee Disch Ginger Minj 'Dumplin'

      10. Who plays Candee Disch in 'Dumplin'? - Ginger Minj

      American reality star Ginger Minj plays Candee Disch in 'Dumplin'. Candee is a drag queen who teaches Willowdean how to do magic. Ginger Minj shot to fame on RuPaul's Drag Race. [Netflix]

    11. Netflix Dale Sam Pancake 'Dumplin'

      11. Who plays Dale in 'Dumplin'? - Sam Pancake

      American actor Sam Pancake stars as Dale in 'Dumplin'. Dale is an old friend of Lucy and friends with Candee Disch and Lee Wayne. Sam has starred in numerous TV roles, including 'Will & Grace' and 'Charmed'. [Netflix]

    12. Netflix Millie Michalchuk mom Kathy Najimy 'Dumplin'

      12. Who plays Millie Michalchuk's mother in 'Dumplin'? – Kathy Najimy

      American actress Kathy Najimy plays Millie Michalchuk's mother in 'Dumplin'. A devout Christian, she doesn't want Millie to take part in the pageant. Kathy has had an extensive career, starring in 'Sister Act' and 'Hocus Pocus'. [Netflix]

    13. Netflix Callie Georgie Flores 'Dumplin'

      13. Who plays Callie in 'Dumplin'? – Georgie Flores

      Actress Georgie Flores plays Callie in 'Dumplin'. Callie works with Ellen Dryver and she enters the beauty pageant. Georgie is best known for her roles in 'CSI: NY' and 'Famous in Love'. [Netflix]

    14. Netflix Marcus Tian Richards 'Dumplin'

      14. Who plays Marcus in 'Dumplin'? – Tian Richards

      Tian Richards plays Marcus in 'Dumplin'. Marcus works with Willowdean Dickson and Bo Larson at the diner. Tian is known for his roles in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Burden and A Bad Moms Christmas. [Netflix]

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