Who Stars In Elle Fanning’s Apple TV Series

Elle Fanning leads a cast that gives new meaning to the word “dynamic” in Apple TV’s uproarious new miniseries, Margo’s Got Money Troubles. Based on Rufi Thorpe’s bestselling 2024 novel of the same name, Fanning’s titular protagonist is a bright college student with dreams of becoming a writer whose life takes a hard left turn when an affair with her English professor finds her very pregnant and very broke.

Determined to have the baby and raise him on her terms, Margo looks for creative ways to make money, and ends up creating an OnlyFans account to pay the bills. This raises the eyebrows of her former Hooters waitress mother and newly sober ex-wrestler father, who are still determined to support Margo in any way they can.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a dramedy in every sense of the word, a notoriously tricky genre to get right. The show leans into the hilarity that comes with the foibles of caring for a newborn and working an unconventional job without ever becoming too broad. At the same time, Margo’s Got Money Troubles covers intensely serious subject matter, from fractured families to single motherhood with no shortage of people lining up to tell Margo she’s doing everything wrong.

Striking this balance requires talented actors at the top of their game, and Margo’s Got Money Troubles nails this with its cast. From Michelle Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman as Margo’s messy but loving parents to Thaddea Graham as her eccentric and fiercely loyal roommate to the Emmy-worthy Elle Fanning herself, this Apple TV show has one of the best TV casts in recent memory.

Elle Fanning As Margo Millet

Date Of Birth: April 9, 1998

Actor: Born in Conyers, Georgia, Elle Fanning began acting at 3 years old, making her film debut in 2001’s I Am Sam as the younger version of her sister Dakota Fanning’s character. Elle’s career as a child and teenage actress continued to blossom, with her big breakout coming as Princess Aurora in the live-action Disney film Maleficent.

From there, Fanning has continued to build an impressive filmography, starring in films such as The Neon Demon, The Beguiled, and A Complete Unknown. In 2026, she received her first Oscar nomination for her role as actress Rachel Kemp in Sentimental Value.

Fanning is no stranger to television, receiving an Emmy nomination for Hulu’s historical comedy The Great, in which she played Catherine the Great. She also starred in the true-story miniseries The Girl from Plainville.

Character: Margo begins the series as a typical college student — broke and struggling to pay the bills while dealing with everyday roommate conflict. However, when her professor Mark singles out her exceptional work, it makes Margo feel special, like the writer she’s always dreamed of becoming. She lets her guard down and begins an affair with him that results in an unplanned pregnancy.

This turns Margo’s world upside down, and despite being forced to drop out of college and having no plan for how to provide for her baby, Bodhi, she fights to make it work. On hearing about OnlyFans, Margo puts her creativity to use and develops her HungryGhost persona, a sexy space alien with a complex backstory. Through her work, Margo finds her power, both as an artist and a mother.

Michelle Pfeiffer As Shyanne Millet

Date Of Birth: April 29, 1958

Actor: Acting veteran Michelle Pfeiffer was born in Santa Ana, California. Pfeiffer first gained recognition for her lead role in the cult classic film Grease 2, but it was her turn as Elvira Hancock in Scarface that really ignited her fame. Her performances in Dangerous Liaisons and The Fabulous Baker Boys earned her consecutive Oscar nominations.

Pfeiffer’s prolific filmography also includes commercial hits such as Batman Returns, What Lies Beneath, and Hairspray. Though her TV career isn’t nearly as extensive as her work in film, Pfeiffer leads the cast of Taylor Sheridan’s weepy Western series The Madison as matriarch Stacy Clyburn.

Character: Shyanne Millet is Margo’s loud, leopard print-loving mother. A single mother and former Hooters waitress, Shyanne now works at Bloomingdale’s and is determined to have a stable life. She is in a long-term relationship with the religious Kenny, and feels the need to hide her vices and soften her personality in order to make things work. Shyanne remains supportive of her daughter, despite disapproving of Margo’s life path.

Nick Offerman As Jinx Millet

Date Of Birth: June 26, 1970

Actor: Born in Joliet, Illinois, Nick Offerman became a household name when he played deadpan Libertarian Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation. He’s also known for his Emmy-winning, tearjerking turn in The Last of Us and has appeared in the casts of Fargo season 2 and Pam and Tommy.

In film, Offerman’s credits include We’re the Millers and Civil War. Offerman is also a prolific voice actor, and he’s loaned his voice to animated movies such as The Lego Movie and Sing franchises, along with Hotel Transylvania 2, Ice Age: Collision Course, and Smurfs.

Character: A former wrestler freshly out of rehab, Jinx Millet is shocked to discover his young daughter is pregnant. Ready to turn his life around and needing a place to stay, he moves in with Margo to help take care of Bodhi. Though Jinx is initially aghast at Margo’s new career path, he grows to accept it and even uses his skills in wrestling and storytelling to help her make content.

Thaddea Graham As Susie

Date Of Birth: March 29, 1997

Actor: Born in China, Thaddea Graham was adopted from an orphanage in Changsha and raised in County Down, Northern Ireland. Her breakout role was as Hanmei Collins in the British dystopian series Curfew, and her other television credits include Doctor Who, Sex Education, and Bad Sisters. While her movie career is not extensive, Graham appeared in Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt and will star in his next film, Artificial.

Character: Susie is Margo’s quirky, ride-or-die roommate. A cosplayer and huge wrestling fan, Susie is starstruck to meet Jinx, and the two form a fast friendship as Margo’s support system. Susie also helps Margo with her costumes and more explicit content for her OnlyFans page.

Greg Kinnear As Kenny

Date Of Birth: June 17, 1963

Actor: Greg Kinnear was born in Logansport, Indiana, and his breakout film came in 1997 with As Good as It Gets, with his performance earning him an Oscar nomination. Other major film credits include Stuck on You, Little Miss Sunshine, and Flash of Genius. Though not known for his TV career, Kinnear notably played two U.S. presidents: John F. Kennedy in The Kennedys and Joe Biden in Confirmation.

Character: Kenny is Shyanne’s religious, down-to-earth boyfriend. Though a bit of a square, Kenny is more open-minded than Shyanne gives him credit for, and is accepting of Margo and her new circumstances.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles Supporting Cast And Characters

Nicole Kidman as Lace: Also an executive producer on Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Nicole Kidman plays Lace, a friend of Jinx’s from his wrestling days who now works as a lawyer. Kidman is one of Hollywood’s most famous and prolific actresses, and her filmography includes Practical Magic, Moulin Rouge!, and Babygirl, among myriad others. The award-winning actress is also known for her TV work in Big Little Lies, The Perfect Couple, and Scarpetta.

Michael Angarano as Mark: Mark is Margo’s spineless English professor and the unsupportive father of her son. Michael Angarano’s film credits include Music of the Heart, Lords of Dogtown, and Oppenheimer. He is also known for his roles in TV series Will & Grace and This Is Us.

Marcia Gay Harden as Elizabeth: Marcia Gay Harden plays Mark’s rich, icy mother, Elizabeth, in Margo’s Got Money Troubles. Harden is known for her work in arthouse films such as Miller’s Crossing, Pollock, and Mystic River. Just as impressive is her TV career, which includes roles in shows such as How to Get Away with Murder, Uncoupled, and The Morning Show.

Lindsey Normington as Rose: Lindsey Normington plays Rose, a successful OnlyFans content creator who ends up collaborating with Margo. The multi-hyphenate Normington is an actress, director, writer, and stripper who is best known for her role in the cast of the Oscar-winning Anora as the antagonistic Diamond.

Rico Nasty as KC: Rico Nasty’s KC is Rose’s friend and OnlyFans partner, KC. Nasty is a self-made rapper known for her albums Nightmare Vacation, Las Ruinas, and Lethal. Margo’s Got Money Troubles is her first acting role.

Release Date

2026 – 2026-00-00

Network

Apple TV

Showrunner

David E. Kelley