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  Chad Coleman

  as Gary

  Chad Coleman

  as Gary

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  Chad L. Coleman won critical acclaim for his portrayal of "Dennis ‘Cutty' Wise" on the Peabody Award-winning drama series "The Wire." His other television credits include "Lie to Me," "The Good Wife," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," "New Amsterdam," "The Forgotten," "CSI: Miami," "Life on Mars," "Numb3rs," "Hack," "Third Watch," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Law & Order" and "New York Undercover."

  Coleman's film credits include "Horrible Bosses," "Green Hornet," "The Guilded Six Bits," "Brother to Brother" and "Carlito's Way: Rise to Power." He will next be seen in the independent features "Confessions of a Call Girl" and "Life, Love & Soul.

  A seasoned theater actor, Coleman made his Broadway debut in 2009 in the revival of August Wilson's "Joe Turner's Come and Gone." Additional credits include "North Atlantic," "Elle," "Watch of the Nightingales," "Man in the Polyester Suit" and "Miss Evers' Boys," as well as the world premieres of "Force Continuum" and "Living in the Wind." Additionally, Coleman lends his voice talents to audio books and video games, including 50 Cent's "Bullet Proof" and "Left for Dead 2."

  In 2006, Coleman formed a production company, Divinity Man Productions. He is currently developing a web series about inner-city kids and is writing his first script, which is based on his childhood experiences in the foster-care system. He is also involved with various causes, including Tim and Daphne Reid's Virginia Scholarship & Youth Development Foundation and the Special Olympics of Northern California.

  Nikki's ex-husband. While he tries to help raise Mackenzie, his and Nikki's complicated relationship often makes his involvement more difficult.

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  Kevin Rahm

  as Jack

  Kevin Rahm

  as Jack

  • Actor
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  Kevin Rahm was most recently seen as a series regular on "Desperate Housewives" and as a recurring character on "Mad Men." His other TV credits include "The Mentalist," "Three Rivers," "CSI: Miami," "Without a Trace," "CSI: NY," "Grey's Anatomy," "Friends," "Ally McBeal," "Jesse," "Everything's Relative" and "Judging Amy."

  He has appeared in the films "Route 30," "Alfie," "Nurse Betty" and several other independents.

  Rahm's theater credits include "Three Days of Rain," "Wild Boy," "Everyday Life," "A Question of Mercy," "All My Sons," "Prisoner," "Blind Dates," "Waiting for Godot," "Macbeth," "Of Mice and Men," "Inherit the Wind" and "The Importance of Being Earnest."

  Matt's brother. He's kind of a father figure to Sophie, but his meddling would annoy Annie more if she didn't have such a crush on him.

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  Eric Sheffer Stevens

  as Matt

  Eric Sheffer Stevens

  as Matt

  • Actor
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  Upon completing his graduate degree at the University of Alabama/Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Eric Sheffer Stevens pursued a career in theater, starring in the world premiere of Keith Reddin's play "Synergy" at the Alley Theatre in Houston.

  Over the next few years, he worked in both classical and contemporary productions at theaters all over the country. Sheffer Stevens went on to appear in the Lincoln Center production of "King Lear," starring Christopher Plummer. He would later return to Lincoln Center for the Tony Award-winning and highly-acclaimed trilogy "The Coast of Utopia," written by Tom Stoppard and featuring Ethan Hawke, Billy Crudup and Brian F. O'Byrne.

  Sheffer Stevens' work on television first earned critical acclaim on "As The World Turns" in which he played neurosurgeon "Dr. Reid Oliver." The character's controversial storyline immediately became a fan favorite and garnered Sheffer Stevens widespread recognition. His other recent projects include "Julie & Julia" and guest spots on "The Big C," "Body of Proof" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."

  In 2011, Sheffer Stevens' film career hit a high note with several notable productions, including "Silent House," a thriller from "Open Water" directors Chris Kentis and Laura Lau that debuted at the Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews.

  Annie's ex-husband. Matt wants to be a good parent, but doesn't know what that even means.

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  Aisha Dee

  as MacKenzie

  Aisha Dee

  as MacKenzie

  • Actor
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  Aisha Dee has trained since a very young age in voice and all styles of dance, including Jazz, Tap and Classical Ballet. In recent years she has continued her dance training at Industry of Dance, where she worked with some of Australia's best practitioners. She furthered her studies at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney.

  After beginning her career in commercials, Dee was cast in the hugely popular international series "The Saddle Club," a co-production between Australia's Crawford Productions and Canada's Protocol Entertainment. She then went on to do "Skyrunners," which was shot on location in New Zealand.

  In 2009, Dee appeared in "Dead Gorgeous," and also will be seen in TERRA NOVA.

  Nikki and Gary's daughter. Best friend is Sophie. Mackenzie uses her mother's fear of her to get all the things Nikki didn't have growing up: clothes, money and self-esteem.

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  Kristi Lauren

  as Sophie

  Kristi Lauren

  as Sophie

  • Actor
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  Kristi Lauren has had a passion for entertainment for as long as she can remember. With a love to make people laugh, she has participated in various improv shows at the Raven Playhouse and at the prestigious The Second City.

  The 17-year-old's television credits include "Working Class" and "Wizards of Waverly Place," and her film work includes "You" starring Melora Hardin and Joely Fisher.

  When she isn't on set, Lauren participates in California's Youth and Government, a model legislature and court, where she is Speaker of the House for her delegation. She also takes pride in winning first place in her school's science fair.

  Annie and Matt's daughter. Best friend is Mackenzie. Sophie has figured out a way to manipulate her mother to get to do whatever she wants. This has made her one of the "mean girls."

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  Katie Finneran

  as Nikki

  Katie Finneran

  as Nikki

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  A seasoned theater actress, Katie Finneran received Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in the recent Broadway revival of "Promises, Promises," as well as Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in the Broadway revival of "Noises Off."

  Her other Broadway credits include "Mauritius," "Cabaret," "The Iceman Cometh," Neil Simon's "Proposals," "The Heiress," "In the Summerhouse," "My Favorite Year," "Two Shakespearean Actors" and "On Borrowed Time." Off-Broadway, she has appeared in "Love, Loss, and What I Wore," "You Never Can Tell," "Pig Farm," "Arms and the Man," "Encores!," "Li'l Abner," "Bosoms and Neglect," "A Fair Country" and "Edith Stein."

  Finneran made her London debut in the West End production of David Lindsay-Abaire's "Fuddy Meers" and her New York Philharmonic debut in an all-star revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Company."

  Her film appearances include "Baby on Board," "Broken Bridges," "Firehouse Dog," "Miss Congeniality 2," "Bewitched," "You've Got Mail," "Liberty Heights" and "Night of the Living Dead." Finneran's television credits include "The Inside," "Wonderfalls," "Bram and Alice," "Frasier" and "Oz."

  Best friend and neighbor to Annie. Single mom. Her ex is Gary. Once an unpopular, overweight social pariah, Nikki is now a pretty Southern belle. Her former nerd tendencies make her fear her own privileged daughter Mackenzie, who now tortures Nikki -- much in the same way the mean girls tortured Nikki in high school.

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  Jaime Pressly

  as Annie

  Jaime Pressly

  as Annie

  • Actor
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  Jaime Pressly's beauty, talent and natural screen presence have earned her a place among Hollywood's elite. Best known as the feisty "Joy Turner" on "My Name is Earl," she won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2007. She also received a Golden Globe and a SAG Award.

  Pressly's film credits include "I Love You, Man," "Not Another Teen Movie," "Ticker," "The Adventures of Joe Dirt," "Tomcats," "Ringmaster" and "Can't Hardly Wait." She will next be seen in "The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure" and "6 Month Rule." Her television credits include "Jack and Jill," the made-for-TV movie "Evel Knievel" and "Happy Family."

  Now a published author, Pressly's first book, "It's Not Necessarily Not The Truth," talks candidly about the importance of dreaming bigger than the town you're from.

  Born in Kinston, NC, Pressly grew up as a tomboy who loved to water-ski and fish. At age 13, she registered with a local modeling agency and began working consistently. She submitted a photo to an international teen modeling agency, and by age 14, she was gracing the covers of teen magazines. She later became the spokesperson for International Cover Model Search and traveled to Tokyo and Milan.

  Best friend and neighbor to Nikki. Single mom. Her ex is Matt. Since she was raised in an ultra-strict, über-religious household where she had little-to-no freedom, Annie now doesn't know many of the cultural references made by other adults. Because of this, she overindulges her daughter Sophie and gives her all the things Annie didn't have growing up.

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