Here's how the cast of 'Shirley' compares to the real-life people they're playing

Olivia SinghMar 25, 2024, 15:11 IST

Regina King as Shirley Chisholm in "Shirley."Glen Wilson/Netflix

Writer and director John Ridley's new Netflix film "Shirley" stars Regina King as Shirley Chisholm.
The movie chronicles Chisholm's historic 1972 presidential campaign.

Trailblazer Shirley Chisholm's influence continues to reverberate decades after she ran for president of the United States.

Chisholm, the first Black congresswoman, gets the Hollywood treatment in the new movie "Shirley," written and directed by John Ridley. The film is now streaming on Netflix and specifically concentrates on Chisholm's groundbreaking 1972 presidential campaign.

Here's how the cast of "Shirley" compares to the real-life figures they portray.

Academy Award winner Regina King stars as Shirley Chisholm.

Regina King, left, as Shirley Chisholm in the Netflix film "Shirley." The real Chisholm, right, in Washington, DC on January 25, 1972.Glen Wilson/Netflix; OHalloran/Library of Congress/Interim Archives/Getty Images

Lucas Hedges portrays Robert Gottlieb, Chisholm's former intern who served as a youth coordinator during her presidential campaign.

Lucas Hedges, left, as Robert Gottlieb in the Netflix film "Shirley." The real Gottlieb, right, in New York on March 13, 1989.Glen Wilson/Netflix; John Cornell/Newsday RM via Getty Images

Stage and screen actor Michael Cherrie plays Conrad Chisholm, a private investigator and Shirley's first husband.

Michael Cherrie, left, as Conrad Chisholm in the Netflix film "Shirley." The real Chisholm, right, in Brooklyn on March 25, 1971.Glen Wilson/Netflix; Tom Maguire/Newsday RM via Getty Images

Dorian Missick portrays politician Ron Dellums.

Dorian Missick, left, as Ron Dellums in the Netflix film "Shirley." The real Dellums, right, in July 1974.Glen Wilson/Netflix; Denver Post via Getty Images

"The Changeling" and "Queen Sugar" star Amirah Vann plays actor and singer Diahann Carroll.

Amirah Vann, left, as Diahann Carroll in the Netflix film "Shirley." The real Carroll, right, in 1974.Glen Wilson/Netflix; AP

W. Earl Brown stars as segregationist and former Alabama governor George Wallace.

W. Earl Brown, left, as George Wallace in the Netflix film "Shirley." The real Wallace, right, in Miami Beach on July 12, 1972.Glen Wilson/Netflix; Bettmann

"Moonlight" star André Holland portrays DC congressional delegate Walter Fauntroy.

André Holland, left, as Walter Fauntroy in the Netflix film "Shirley." The real Fauntroy, right, in July 1985.Glen Wilson/Netflix; Guy DeLort/Penske Media via Getty Images

Oscar nominee Terrence Howard portrays Arthur Hardwick, Chisholm's second husband.

Terrence Howard, left, as Arthur Hardwick in the Netflix film "Shirley." The real Hardwick, right, in November 1977.Glen Wilson/Netflix; NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images

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