The Ruby Franke Story Unveiled: Full Cast List of Lifetime’s Mormon Mom Gone Wrong

“Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story”is an upcoming movie set to premiere on Lifetime, chronicling the tumultuous tale of Ruby Franke. Known for her family web series “8 Passengers,”Ruby showcased what appeared to be an idyllic life alongside her husband and their six children. However, the facade of perfection crumbled when her marriage counselor, Jodi Hildebrandt, became involved.

As Jodi took residence in Ruby’s household, the atmosphere quickly soured. Ruby’s husband departed, and the two women adopted an extreme disciplinary approach towards the children, blurring the lines of discipline into what would later be deemed abusive. This alarming reality was highlighted when Ruby’s 12-year-old son fled their home, bearing unmistakable signs of mistreatment, unraveling the hidden truths.

In response to the allegations of child maltreatment and neglect, a Change.org petition emerged, prompting Ruby to erase her YouTube presence. Subsequently, she began her role as a mental health coach at ConneXions, an organization overseen by Jodi.

Exploring the Cast of “Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story”

The Lifetime film is set to debut on October 26, 2024, featuring a talented cast:

1) Emilie Ullerup as Ruby Franke

Emilie Ullerup, hailing from Denmark where her father, Ove Ullerup-Petersen, had a noble title, embarked on her acting journey after graduating from a Copenhagen high school in 2003. She relocated to Vancouver and honed her craft at the Vancouver Film School, graduating in 2005.

Ullerup gained recognition for her performances as Ashley Magnus in the series “Sanctuary”and Bree O’Brien in Hallmark Channel’s “Chesapeake Shores.”Her acting debut was as Julia Prynne in the acclaimed sci-fi series “Battlestar Galactica.”She also portrayed Sandra in the pilot episode of “Blood Ties”(2006) before stepping into the leading role of Ruby Franke in this Lifetime movie.

2) Heather Locklear as Jodi Hildebrandt

Sharing the spotlight with Emilie Ullerup, Heather Locklear takes on the role of Jodi Hildebrandt, Ruby’s marriage counselor in “Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story.”Locklear is a renowned actress celebrated for her prominent role as Amanda Woodward on “Melrose Place”(1993–1999), a performance that earned her four consecutive Golden Globe nominations.

She is also widely recognized as Sammy Jo Carrington in the classic series “Dynasty”(1981–1989), marking her first significant television role. Locklear further captivated audiences as Officer Stacy Sheridan in “T.J. Hooker”(1982–1986) and Caitlin Moore on “Spin City”(1999–2002), the latter bringing her two additional Golden Globe nominations.

Additionally, she appeared in the sitcom “Hot in Cleveland”and the dramedy “Franklin & Bash”on TNT in 2013. Her filmography includes titles like “Looney Tunes: Back in Action”(2003), “Firestarter”(1984), “The Perfect Man”(2005), and “Money Talks”(1997).