Bree Van de Kamp

Bree Van de Kamp
Desperate Housewives character
Marcia Cross as Bree Van de Kamp (2012)
Portrayed by	Marcia Cross
Duration	2004–2012
First appearance	"Pilot" 1x01, October 3, 2004
Last appearance	"Finishing the Hat" 8x23, May 13, 2012
Classification	Main
Created by	Marc Cherry
In-universe information Other names Bree Weston Bree Hodge Bree Mason Occupation Member of Kentucky State Legislature[1] Entrepreneur Cookbook author Caterer Housewife Father Henry Mason Mother Mrs. Mason (deceased) Stepmother Eleanor Mason Husband Rex Van de Kamp (1987–2005, deceased) Orson Hodge (2006–15) Trip Weston (2019–) Sons Andrew Van de Kamp Daughters Danielle Van de Kamp Stepsons Sam Allen (via Rex) Grandchildren Benjamin Van de Kamp (via Danielle and Austin McCann) Aunts Fern Mason[2]

Bree Van de Kamp is a fictional character on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. She was played by actress Marcia Cross, who received multiple awards and nominations for her portrayal, including an Emmy Award nomination, three Golden Globe Award nominations, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Cross' portrayal of Bree was widely praised by critics and fans.

Cross auditioned for the role of Mary Alice Young, but series creator Marc Cherry thought she was better suited for the role of Bree. Dana Delany, who was eventually cast as Katherine Mayfair, was chosen for the role but turned it down, saying it was too similar to her role in Pasadena.^[3]

Bree's main struggle throughout the series was her attempts to maintain a perfect life despite various obstacles such as widowhood, divorce, and alcoholism hindering her. She married Rex Van de Kamp (Steven Culp), Orson Hodge (Kyle MacLachlan), and Trip Weston (Scott Bakula) and had relationships with various other men.