Trophy Wife
Young woman navigates life with husband and ex-wives
About Trophy Wife
Released: 2013
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TVPG
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Cast
Malin Akerman, Bradley Whitford, Michaela Watkins, Natalie Morales, Ryan Lee
About Trophy Wife
'Trophy Wife' is a television series that first premiered in 2013. It was created by Emily Halpern and Sarah Haskins. Kate, a reformed party girl, marries a man named Pete Harrison who already has two ex-wives and three children. Kate ends up finding herself in various situations due to the complicated dynamics of her new family and her role as Pete's third wife.
Making / Production
'Trophy Wife' was produced by ABC Studios and aired on the ABC Network for a total of 22 episodes from 2013 to 2014. The series was initially given a 13-episode order but was extended to a full season due to the positive response from the audience.
Actors
- Malin Åkerman as Kate Harrison - A charming ex-party girl who becomes Pete's third wife and has to navigate the complex family dynamics.
- Bradley Whitford as Pete Harrison - Pete is a lawyer who has been twice divorced and brings his third wife into a multi-generational family.
- Michaela Watkins as Jackie Fisher - Jackie is Pete's second ex-wife, a high-strung doctor of alternative medicine.
- Natalie Morales as Meg Gomez - Meg is Kate's best friend who occasionally provides her with advice on how to deal with stepmotherhood.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- 'Trophy Wife' was canceled by ABC in May 2014 after only one season.
- Despite its title, the show focuses on the aspect of familial bonds and comedy, debunking the negative connotations associated with the term 'Trophy Wife'.
Quotes
- "I saved your life, and you can't even give me one little club soda." - Kate Harrison
- "I think we can all learn a little something from my third wife." - Pete Harrison
- "I am someone's dog's godmother." - Kate Harrison expressing her deep connection with her dog Biscuit.
Music, Soundtrack
- The opening theme for 'Trophy Wife' was composed by Jared Faber and Emily Bear.
- Music played an important role in the series to portray the emotions of different characters.
About Trophy Wife
Trophy Wife is a comedy series showcasing a reformed party girl's adventures in juggling her husband, his two ex-wives, and their children.