The Great Mom Swap

Papa Tognetti is the warm, traditional patriarch living with Grace. He embodies family loyalty and practical wisdom, serving as a steadying influence during the life-switch. His presence helps bridge the two households and highlights generational contrasts in values. When he moves to a retirement village, he remains a connecting thread between the families.

Millie Ridgeway is Karen's wealthy, socially ambitious mother and a longtime rival of Grace. The swap exposes her vulnerabilities and forces her to reassess priorities beyond clubs and status. She rediscovers the importance of family and authentic connections. By story's end, she recalibrates her life to value relationships over appearances.

Terri is a diligent, straight-A student from a deli-owning blue-collar family. She takes on Karen's duties and learns to manage responsibilities she hadn't faced before. Through the swap, she forms a bond with Karen's brother and gains confidence, broadening her sense of self beyond school grades. The experience reshapes her view of family and self-worth.

Grace is a widow and Terri's mother, described as hands-on and protective. She carries a history of rivalry with Millie and can be controlling, yet her perspective shifts as the switch reveals alternative life paths. The events push her to confront the past and consider embracing life beyond it. By the end, she re-engages with life and prioritizes her family again.

Jack is Karen's brother, part of the Ridgeway family dynamic explored during the swap. He shares in the household's daily life and contributes to the overall family atmosphere, providing a counterpoint to Karen's public image. His presence helps highlight sibling relationships within the affluent world Karen inhabits.

Karen is the popular, privileged daughter who experiences vulnerability during the swap. She discovers her 'friends' are superficial and learns to stand up to her mother. Her time with Terri opens her to genuine connections, including a budding friendship with Terri, and she ends up sharing a Prom night with Terri as best friends.

Chad is Karen's boyfriend and a popular student navigating shifting social circles. He faces the complexities of the swap-era relationships, including a challenge from Nicole's attempts to derail him. He remains part of the Prom narrative, illustrating how romance adapts to new circumstances and friendships.

David is Karen's brother's friend, who forms a connection with Terri after Karen's makeover. He represents a more sincere, open attitude that transcends status and appearance. His romance with Terri showcases the film's theme of authentic connection over social position.