The Butler cast: A look at the stars a decade later

More than a decade after the release of Lee Daniels’ historical drama ‘The Butler’, the film’s ensemble cast continues to maintain prominent careers in Hollywood.

Released in 2013, the film follows Cecil Gaines, portrayed by Forest Whitaker, a White House butler who served seven presidential administrations from Dwight D. Eisenhower to Ronald Reagan. The narrative also explores the personal struggles of his family, including his wife Gloria, played by Oprah Winfrey, and their son Louis, played by David Oyelowo.

Since the film’s success, which included a Hollywood Director Award for Lee Daniels, lead actor Forest Whitaker has continued his work in film and television, notably appearing in ‘Godfather of Harlem’.