The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo characters

Appears from the start

A junior writer at the magazine Vivant who is unexpectedly requested for an exclusive interview with a legendary film star. Monique is separated from her husband, uncertain of her standing at work, and determined to discover why Evelyn selected her.

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Monique's ambitious editor at Vivant. Frankie recognizes the value of Evelyn Hugo's request and assigns Monique to the interview despite being as puzzled as Monique about the star's choice.

Appears from the start

Monique's late father, a photographer whom she remembers as a loving parent. His death in a car accident left Monique with questions and shaped the close bond she has with her mother.

First appears in chapter 3

An aging Hollywood icon famous for her beauty, her long film career, and seven marriages. Evelyn has withdrawn from public life but now offers Monique the unfiltered story of her life on the condition that it become a book rather than a magazine article.

First appears in chapter 7

Evelyn's first husband, an electrician from her New York neighborhood. Marrying him gives the teenage Evelyn a route to Hollywood, though she views the marriage primarily as a practical step toward the career she wants.

First appears in chapter 9

A major film star and Evelyn's second husband. Don is charming, established, and able to treat Evelyn as his glamorous equal in public, making their marriage appear like a perfect Hollywood match.

First appears in chapter 10

A producer at Sunset Studios who becomes Evelyn's trusted friend and professional ally. Harry understands the calculations required to survive Hollywood and offers candid advice without being dazzled by Evelyn's image.

First appears in chapter 13

A talented young actor who works with Evelyn and Don. Celia is direct, competitive, and less experienced at managing Hollywood publicity; Evelyn is immediately struck by both her ability and her attention.

First appears in chapter 19

A famous singer whose reputation for brief romances makes him useful to Evelyn's effort to redirect press speculation. His impulsive nature turns a planned public appearance into something more complicated.

First appears in chapter 24

A popular actor who agrees to marry Evelyn as part of a mutually advantageous publicity arrangement. Rex is practical about the bargain and expects both of them to preserve the appearance until it stops helping their careers.

First appears in chapter 32

Harry's partner, a football player whose public life leaves little room for openness. John and Celia provide each other public cover while privately building a larger circle of trust with Harry and Evelyn.

First appears in chapter 35

The daughter of Evelyn and Harry, born into an unconventional but devoted family. Connor grows up protected from much of the machinery that created Evelyn's public image.

First appears in chapter 44

A French director who admires Evelyn and gives her a major role later in her career. Max speaks as though he understands the woman behind her screen image, an attention Evelyn initially finds persuasive.

First appears in chapter 57

Celia's brother, a financier living in Spain. Agreeable and discreet, Robert offers Evelyn companionship and a socially uncomplicated household late in both their lives.