After seven seasons and 83 episodes, the popular Canadian sitcom Workin' Moms finally concluded in March 2023. The endearing tale of Kate Foster and her tight-knit group of colleagues juggling their careers with motherhood provided years' worth of laughter while also exploring the realities of being a parent in modern-day society. It's a timely and topical show that is bound to continue to gain popularity as it continues to stream on Netflix.
In addition to Kate Foster, the sitcom primarily focuses on several female characters who work with her at a public relations firm in Toronto. For those interested in watching the show for the first time, meet the cast of characters and the talented actors who portray them in Workin' Moms.
Catherine Reitman as Kate Foster
Series creator Catherine Reitman also takes the lead as Kate Foster. Professionally, Kate is the director of the PR firm Gaze, where she also serves as a top executive. As the series begins, Foster returns to work following maternity leave and tries to balance her workload with her role as a new mother. Kate is also married to Nathan Foster, who is played by Reitman's real-life husband Philip Sternberg. As such, their comedic chemistry is off the charts.
Catherine Reitman is the daughter of the famous movie director Ivan Reitman and sister of Jason Reitman. As such, she grew up in front of the camera in many of her father's movies. Workin' Moms represents her biggest starring and most lasting TV role. Before creating and starring in the beloved sitcom, Reitman notably played Lucy on the TV series Black-ish and Maureen Ponderosa in the acclaimed FX original series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Philip Sternberg as Nathan Foster
Philip Sternberg portrays Nathan Foster. Nathan is married to Kate and the two share two children, Charlie and Ella. Much of Nathan's arc concerns his sexual infidelity when his marriage with Kate becomes strained, making Kate's home and work life more pressing. Sternberg and Reitman are married in real life and their palpable screen rapport shines through when Kate and Nathan appear together.
With 67 episodes of Workin' Moms under his belt, the character of Nathan Foster is by far Sternberg's most significant acting role. More of a producer by trade, his only other acting credits include Richard Kelly's Southland Tales, one episode of the series City Guys, and one episode of Joss Whedon's beloved Sci-Fi series Firefly. Sternberg also produced 44 episodes of Workin' Moms, giving him more of a creative role than fans may know.
Dani Kind as Anne Carlson
Dani Kind is given hilarious punchlines as Anne Carlson. Anne is Kate's best friend who has been by her side since college. Dani is also married to Lionel Carlson, with whom she shares two daughters named Alice and Jayme. Anne is a brilliant therapist who has a Ph.D. in psychology and uses her expertise to try her hand as an author.
Kind is a Canadian actor with roughly 50 credits since 2002. While her most noted role remains Anne Carlson in Workin' Moms, fans may recognize her from her recurring role as Mercedes Gardner on the beloved supernatural western horror TV series Wynonna Earp. Kind is also a talented comedic voice actor who can be heard playing the role of Tight Knit Mom on the animated series Summer Memories.
Ryan Belleville as Lionel Carlson
Ryan Belleville plays Anne's husband, Lionel Carlson. Lionel is a loving and caring husband who also shows care and compassion to his daughters, Alice and Jayme. However, as Anne expands her role as a therapist from her home office to a public practice, her marriage with Lionel becomes strained. No matter how difficult their bond becomes, Lionel remains funny, honest, and upstanding.
Part of the palpable screen chemistry Belleville has with Kind comes from their previous experience working on Wynonna Earp together. However, Belleville has made his biggest mark voicing various characters on such animated shows as Detentionaire, Hotel Transylvania: The Series, and Winston Steinburger and Sir Dudley Ding Dong. Most recently, Belleville played Hank Hazel in the family fantasy series Phantom Pups.
Sadie Munroe as Alice Carlson
Sadie Munroe adds adolescent angst on the show as Alice Carlson. Alice is the teenage daughter of Anne and Lionel and the older sister of Jayme. When Anne isn't at work, she can be found juggling her parenting skills with Alice, who constantly challenges her by bending the rules and pushing the boundaries of what's acceptable in their household.
Munroe has amassed quite the resume since her career began in 2014. After debuting in Orphan Black, Munroe has gone on to appear in such popular TV shows as American Gods and The Handmaid's Tale. While Workin' Moms has provided her with her most substantial role on television, Munroe can also be seen in The Hardy Boys on Hulu.
Juno Rinaldi as Frankie Coyne
Juno Rinaldi portrays Frances "Frankie" Coyne. Frankie is a real estate agent who works with Kate and attempts to balance her busy career with being a mother to a son named Solomon and a girl named Rhoda. Frankie is also dealing with a divorce from her former wife, Giselle, and focuses on her new romance with Bianca, who has a child from a previous relationship named Juniper.
Rinaldi has appeared in such popular movies as Jennifer's Body, Tooth Fairy, and It Chapter Two. Workin' Moms remains her most notable TV credit, although Rinaldi has appeared in single episodes of the long-running TV show Supernatural, Fringe, and Arrow, meaning fans are bound to recognize her face from a slew of different genres. Rinaldi can be seen next in the upcoming sci-fi thriller The Invisibles.
Sarah McVie as Val Szalinsky
Sarah McVie depicts Val Szalinsky. Val is a plucky and upbeat administrator who works at Toddler Time, a company that specializes in fostering quality time for mothers like Kate and their children. Val spent the first four years as a recurring character before graduating to series regular in Seasons 5 through 7.
Before playing her longest recurring role on Workin' Moms, McVie notably appeared in American Gods, The Handmaid's Tale, Odd Squad, and Detention Adventure. McVie has also participated in such TV movies as The Perfect Teacher, Guilty, and You Killed My Mother. Although she stands out in a comedic sitcom format, McVie has plenty of acting range to play various genres.
Jessalyn Wanlim as Jenny Matthews
Jessalyn Wanlim plays Jennifer "Jenny" Matthews. Jenny is an IT expert dealing with her strained marriage with Ian while raising their daughter Zoe. Jenny may seem shallow and superficial at first. Still, she demonstrates redeeming qualities by demanding equal pay for women layer in the series, something that galvanizes her co-workers and brings them closer.
While Workin' Moms represents Wanlim's biggest character arc to date, she's shown up in many popular movies and TV shows. For instance, she played Rachel in All My Children, Giselle Vickers in Lab Rats, and most famously, Evie Cho in Orphan Black. Wanlim can also be seen in movies like Alex Cross and Pink Skies Ahead.
Dennis Andres as Ian Matthews
Dennis Andres plays Ian Matthews on the currently streaming Netflix hit show. When the series begins, Ian is married to Jenny. However, they get divorced and are forced to deal with parenthood separately. Ian is also an aspiring screenwriter who tries to get his work done as a stay-at-home father. By Season 4, Ian takes a bit of a backseat as he and Jenny begin to grow apart.
Andres is a versatile actor who has played characters across many different genres. Although Workin' Moms has given him the biggest opportunity to showcase his talent, Andres has made his mark on the TV series Strays, Star Trek: Discovery, and most recently appeared in the TV movie The Wedding Rule.
Enuka Okuma as Sloane Mitchell
Enuka Okuma plays Sloane Mitchell. Sloane is a smart, powerful, and elegant publishing executive whose presence dramatically increased from Season 5 onward. Sloane arrives just when Kate feels the pressure to add a new client but ends up signing Anne, which causes dismay among all three women.
Okuma has a wealth of TV experience dating back to 1990. Her most prominent role includes portraying Traci Nash on Rookie Blue for all six seasons and 74 episodes. Okuma also played Deputy Anna Hulce in the sci-fi action series Impulse. While those roles seem vastly different from Sloane Mitchell, Okuma has honed her comedic timing in such recurring voice-over roles as Android #18 on Dragon Ball Z.