Minor Characters
Frankie
Frankie is Monique’s boss at Vivant. Monique admires her, and finds her intimidating, partly because Frankie is a biracial woman in a high-powered position—something Monique, who is also biracial, aspires to be.
Monique’s Mother
Monique’s mother is a devoted and caring presence in Monique’s life. Though she didn’t entirely approve of David as a husband for Monique, she supported their marriage, demonstrating her trust in her daughter. After David leaves, Monique’s mother flies to visit Monique in New York City and comforts her.
Grace
Grace is Evelyn’s assistant. She repeatedly expresses her gratitude to Evelyn for treating her so well as an employee, which demonstrates Evelyn’s desire both to respect working-class people and to spend her money on the few people close to her who are still alive.
Evelyn’s Father
Evelyn’s father is her sole caregiver after Evelyn’s mother dies. He does little to support Evelyn and, when her body begins to mature, he acts predatorily toward her. He does shortly after Evelyn moves to Hollywood.
Nick
Nick is Evelyn’s driver on the night she finds Harry in a fatal car crash. He agrees to keep quiet about the details of that evening on the condition that Evelyn helps him land film roles, reminding Evelyn of the opportunism and greed that Hollywood is built on.
Robert Logan
Robert Logan is
Celia’s date to the premiere of
Little Women. Celia’s reluctance to go with Robert suggests that their relationship, which has featured in the tabloids, is nothing more than a photo opportunity.
Paula
Paula is Evelyn and Don’s maid. She speaks to the press about Evelyn and Don’s relationship twice, which suggests that she has no qualms about taking advantage of her employers for personal gain.
Brick Thomas
Brick Thomas is a former child star who goes on a date with Evelyn early on in her time at Sunset Studios. Evelyn finds Brick’s egregious self-esteem distasteful.
Joy Nathan
Joy Nathan begins a relationship with Rex North while Rex is married to Evelyn. Joy’s pregnancy leads to Rex and Evelyn filing for divorce.
Joan Marker
Joan Marker is Celia’s friend. Their friendship features in the tabloids; it’s implied that Joan and Celia have a romantic relationship after Celia leaves Evelyn for the second time.
Dr. Lopani
Dr. Lopani is Evelyn’s doctor. He agrees to make a call to Evelyn and Don’s house to give Evelyn the false message that she’s had a miscarriage in order to plant a rumor with Paula.
Greg
Greg is Connor’s boyfriend.