The Characters: The White House
Fitzgerald Grant (
Tony Goldwyn) The President of the United States and Olivia's on-off lover, his relationship with wife is tempestuous at best as he struggles to keep control in a world so desperate to find flaw and fault with the wealthy and powerful. He truly loves Olivia and remains hopeful that they can one day be together again.
Mellie Grant (
Bellamy Young) The First Lady of the United States and perhaps the true power behind the throne, Mellie is a determined, hard-working woman with no morals or sense of justice when it comes to getting what it is that she wants. Mellie, in her heart, still truly loves Fitz, but isn't above using any tactic possible when reining him in from his relationship with Olivia, a woman she despises.
Cyrus Beene (
Jeff Perry) Grant's right hand man and akin to Olivia's best friend, Cyrus is perfectly adept at getting whatever he wants and doing it to protect the President. Cyrus' marriage to former reporter husband James is rocky but they love each other deeply after meeting on Grant's campaign trail. Cyrus and Mellie often butt heads but together they're unstoppable when it comes to safeguarding Fitz and his career.