Meet the cast & characters of FX’s The Beauty

Take a closer look at the star-studded cast of Executive Producer Ryan Murphy’s bold drama series and learn all about their glamorous characters

This engrossing, visually stunning thriller takes the pursuit of physical perfection beyond nips, tucks, and tweaks. Learn more about the all-star actor line-up and their roles.

Main cast & characters of FX’s The Beauty

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Cooper Madsen (Evan Peters)

About the character

Cooper Madsen is an FBI agent assigned to investigate a shocking incident involving a supermodel at a Paris fashion show. As more shocking incidents unfold, he finds himself in the middle of a dangerous international conspiracy.

Where you’ve seen Evan Peters before

Peters has starred in a number of Ryan Murphy projects, including FX’s American Horror Story and FX’s Pose. He also appeared as Pietro Maximoff in Marvel Studios’ WandaVision and stars in the 2025 movie Tron: Ares.

The Assassin (Anthony Ramos)

About the character

A highly skilled enforcer, The Assassin is hired by The Corporation to protect the business at all costs. 

Where you’ve seen Anthony Ramos before

Part of the original cast of Hamilton, Ramos has transitioned into roles in both TV and movies, including In the Heights, which garnered him a Golden Globe® nomination.

Jeremy (Jeremy Pope)

About the character

A tortured soul, Jeremy encounters a mysterious figure that gives him a new purpose in life.

Where you’ve seen Jeremy Pope before

Another cast member from Ryan Murphy’s show, FX’s Pose, Pope has also starred in Broadway shows, securing him Tony® Award nominations for Ain’t Too Proud and Choir Boy.

Byron Forst / The Corporation (Ashton Kutcher)

About the character

The Corporation is the richest man in the world. His motivation? Protect his growing empire above all else. He’s engineered a miracle drug that’s about to take the world by storm. 

Where you’ve seen Ashton Kutcher before

Since his big break in That ‘70s Show, Kutcher has starred in a range of titles, including The Butterfly Effect and Dude, Where’s My Car?.

Jordan Bennett (Rebecca Hall)

About the character

FBI agent Jordan Bennett investigates a shocking incident involving a supermodel at a Paris fashion show, but as the investigation gets deeper, her involvement becomes personal.

Where you’ve seen Rebecca Hall before

Known for her Golden Globe® nominated role in Vicky Christina Barcelona, Hall also played Maya Hansen in Marvel Studios' Iron Man 3.

Guest Stars Appearing In FX’s The Beauty

Ruby (Bella Hadid)

About the character

Ruby, an international supermodel, is at the height of her fame and success.

Where you’ve seen Bella Hadid before

Real-life supermodel Hadid made her acting debut as a guest star in Ramy. Her roster also includes a surprise appearance in Yellowstone. 

Franny Forst (Isabella Rossellini)

About the character

Franny is the wife of The Corporation. Fuelled by hatred for her husband, she is determined to uncover his dark secret. 

Where you’ve seen Isabella Rossellini before

Rossellini is an award-winning artist with an acclaimed career, from her iconic role in David Lynch’s Blue Velvet to her recent Oscar® nominated appearance in Conclave.

More guest stars in FX’s The Beauty

Peter Gallagher (The OC), Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen), Billy Eichner (The Lion King (2019)), and Grammy® Award-winning singer Meghan Trainor all make guest appearances.

Learn more about FX’s The Beauty

Fans of Ryan Murphy’s slick, maximalist style will love this take on modern obsession with physical perfection. The Beauty is a global thriller with plenty of glitz and gore. To find out more about the show, check out our FX's The Beauty guide on what's to come and how to watch.