In the town of Fairview, on a cul-de-sac named Wisteria Lane, lives a lively mix of “Desperate Housewives”: Bree Van de Kamp, Lynette Scavo, Gabrielle Solis, and Susan Mayer, who is later known as Susan Delfino. Within the eight seasons of the television series, Desperate Housewives, viewers become invested in a community of strong-willed women who will stop at nothing to protect the ones they love, despite life’s challenges.
Bree Van de Kamp “The Domestic One”
Bree Van de Kamp takes great pride in being an excellent homemaker. However, her rebellious son, self-involved daughter, and undevoted husband don’t appreciate Bree’s efforts to provide her family with gourmet meals and a spotless roof over their heads. Nonetheless, Bree doesn’t lose faith. She remains patient with her family’s inexcusable behavior, constantly defying her endeavor to keep their family intact.
Throughout the series, Bree’s emotional and personal growth highlights her strength and will to continue handling life day by day. Despite the mishaps in Bree’s life and its deeply emotional toll, she never sees failure as an option and fights to overcome life’s obstacles. She is a lady and knows how to handle a challenging situation as one– refined, composed, civilized, and well-spoken.
Lynette Scavo “The Smart One”
A business-driven woman finds herself promoted to the role of housewife and mother to five children. Lynette Scavo is no stranger to hardships in life. Throughout the series, Lynette deals with pressing matters and fearlessly battles each obstacle: motherhood, marriage, a career, and cancer. Although Lynette is portrayed as uptight, there are moments when she’s willing to be vulnerable. Lynette is the epitome of strength and resilience.
Gabrielle Solis “The Bold One”
Gabrielle Solis blossomed from being a spoiled, self-involved woman to a caring, selfless wife, mother, and friend. Gabrielle and her husband Carlos are accustomed to living a lavish lifestyle, with Gabrielle being a former model and Carlos being a successful businessman. Unfortunately, Gabrielle and Carlos’ luck with their wealth diminished when Carlos was involved in a financial scandal. Gabrielle is used to getting what she wants with her effortless beauty and charm, but once her life starts to unravel, Gabrielle learns to reorganize her priorities. She learns to put her loved ones above herself and works hard to protect her family.
Susan Mayer (later known as Susan Delfino) “The Sweet One”
Luck is not known to be on Susan’s side. The show introduces her as a pitiful divorcée to a promiscuous divorce attorney, Karl Mayer, with whom Susan birthed a daughter, Julie, her pride and joy. On top of being a divorcée, Susan is a known klutz and terrible cook. Despite her flaws, Susan finds a way to remain optimistic. A kind, charming housewife who has hit many romantic roadblocks in life, Susan remains a hopeless romantic. She doesn’t give up and pursues a relationship with her new neighbor, Mike Delfino.
Desperate Housewives provides a perfect blend of drama and comedy to the lives of Bree, Lynette, Gabrielle, and Susan. The difference in the characters’ personalities takes its viewers on a delightful stroll through Wisteria Lane. Viewers see each of the housewives’ strengths as they overcome life’s struggles. The close-knit housewives inspire its viewers that anyone can overcome life’s hardships through sheer will.