Nicole Ari Parker as Tomasina 'Tommy' Crawford

Isaiah Washington as George Washington

Vicellous Shannon as James

Jay Underwood as Michael Daniels

Marcia Cross as Lydia Gleason

Jenifer Lewis as Judge Warner

James Avery as Mr. Warner

Michael Cavanaugh as Harbor

Malinda Williams as Rhonda

Penny Bae Bridges as Young Tommy

Tichina Arnold as Robber

Jenica Bergere as Writer One

Brent Jennings as Matt