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The Starter Wife

The Starter Wife

20074.42 Seasons16 EpisodesEndedTV-14

Overview

The events of one woman's life following her divorce after years of marriage to a Hollywood studio executive. Based on the best-selling novel by Gigi Levangie Grazer.

Created by Josann McGibbon
Written by Josann McGibbon, Sara Parriott
Produced by Marsha Oglesby, Jeffrey M. Hayes
NetworksUSA Network

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Top Cast

Debra Messing

Debra Messing

Molly Kagan

Judy Davis

Judy Davis

Joan McAllister

Chris Diamantopoulos

Chris Diamantopoulos

Rodney Evans

David Alan Basche

David Alan Basche

Kenny Kagan

Danielle Nicolet

Danielle Nicolet

Liz Marsh

Brielle Barbusca

Brielle Barbusca

Jaden Kagan

Hart Bochner

Hart Bochner

Zach McNeal

About The Starter Wife

The Starter Wife is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2007. Created by Josann McGibbon, it stars Debra Messing, Judy Davis, Chris Diamantopoulos. The events of one woman's life following her divorce after years of marriage to a Hollywood studio executive. Based on the best-selling novel by Gigi Levangie Grazer.

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