Hilary Duff plays Sam Montgomery; Chad Michael Murray plays Austin Ames; Jennifer Coolidge plays stepmother Fiona. A Cinderella Story (2004) stars Hilary Duff as a modern-day Cinderella.
Main cast
- Samantha ‘Sam’ MontgomeryHilary DuffMain
- Austin AmesChad Michael MurrayMain
- Fiona MontgomeryJennifer CoolidgeMain
Supporting cast
- Carter FarrellDan ByrdSupp
- Brianna MontgomeryMadeline ZimaSupp
- Gabriella MontgomeryAndrea AverySupp
- Shelby CummingsJulie GonzaloSupp
- CoachPaul RodriguezSupp
- RhondaLin ShayeSupp
Guest & voice
- TerryAimee PhillipsGuest
- Herself (Entertainment Tonight host)Mary HartGuest
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About this cast
A Cinderella Story (2004) is a teen romantic comedy film directed by Mark Rosman. The lead character Sam Montgomery is played by Hilary Duff. The film follows Samantha ‘Sam’ Montgomery, a teenager living with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters who finds a fairy-tale romance with a mysterious online pen pal.
FAQs
Who plays Sam Montgomery in A Cinderella Story?
Hilary Duff plays Samantha ‘Sam’ Montgomery, the lead character.
Who plays Austin Ames in A Cinderella Story?
Chad Michael Murray plays Austin Ames, the popular football player and Sam’s love interest.
Who plays the stepmother in A Cinderella Story?
Jennifer Coolidge plays Fiona Montgomery, Sam’s cruel stepmother.
Does A Cinderella Story have any sequels?
Yes, there are several direct-to-video sequels with different casts, such as Another Cinderella Story (2008) and A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song (2011), but they are not considered direct sequels to the 2004 film.
Who plays Carter in A Cinderella Story?
Dan Byrd plays Carter Farrell, Sam’s best friend.
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