Spencer was Stockett's original inspiration for the character of Minny, and also plays her in the film adaptation.

Sinise played George in the 1992 film adaptation of the novel.

She played Cosette in the film adaptation of the musical, Les Misérables.

Janette Scott played the role of Karen Goodwin in the 1962 film adaptation.

John Hurt played Smith in the 1984 film adaptation, 1984.

He also played the title character in the film adaptation of Logan's Run (1976).

Eve Lister played the role in the 1936 film adaptation.

Rai played the titular role, a character famously played by Rekha in the first film adaptation of the novel.

Sting also played the villainous Feyd Rautha in the 1984 film adaptation.

She played Teela in the 1987 film adaptation of Masters of the Universe.