American Housewife

About American Housewife

The television series "American Housewife" first debuted in 2016. The show centers on a confident, unapologetic wife and mother of three who unabashedly raises her uniquely flawed family in the wealthy town of Westport, Connecticut. This environment, filled with "perfect" mommies and their "perfect" offspring, often clashes with the realities and imperfections that define most families. The story is filled with humorous, colorful, and relatable characters, which contributes to its broad appeal.

Making / Production

The show was created by Sarah Dunn with co-executive producers Aaron Kaplan, Kenny Schwartz, Rick Wiener along with her. The production company behind the series include Kapital Entertainment, Weiner & Schwartz Productions, and ABC Studios. The series first premiered on ABC and is currently in its fifth season.

Actors

• Katy Mixon as Katie Otto: The central figure of the show, Katie is a confident, bold woman who never hesitates to stand up for her family.
• Diedrich Bader as Greg Otto: Greg is Katie's level-headed husband who is always willing to play along with her plan.
• Meg Donnelly as Taylor Otto: Taylor is Katie and Greg's oldest daughter whose athletic prowess often surprises.
• Daniel DiMaggio as Oliver Otto: Oliver is Katie and Greg's business-minded son who often provides comedic relief.
• Julia Butters as Anna-Kat Otto: Anna-Kat is the youngest Otto daughter and is beloved for her innocent and sweet nature.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The town of "Westport, Connecticut" where the series is set, is a real location, known for its affluence and high society.
• Katy Mixon was pregnant during the filming of season 2, which was incorporated into her character's storyline on the show.
• Despite its title, "American Housewife," the show was originally titled "The Second Fattest Housewife in Westport."

Awards

Katy Mixon, who plays the lead role of Katie Otto, was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series in 2017.

Quotes

• "I'm not one of those Westport mommies, if you haven't noticed. I haven't been inside a gym since high school." - Katie Otto
• "We're a family. We're a team. Team Otto." - Greg Otto

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme of the show is "Mom" by Meghan Trainor.
• The original score for each episode, which contributes to the comedic and light-hearted tone of the show, was composed by Orr Rebhun and Erica Weis.