Younger cast and character guide: Who plays whom in Darren Star's comedy show?

Younger, the TV Land favorite, brings us talented actors who keep us giggling, on the edge of our seats, and reaching for the tissues through seven seasons. The show's brainchild is Darren Star, who adapted it from a book of the same name by Pamela Redmond Satran.

It's all about Liza Miller, a 40-year-old lady who fakes being in her twenties to snag a job at a big publishing house called Empirical Press.

Sutton Foster nails it as Liza, and she's got a killer team backing her up. We've got Hilary Duff playing Liza's BFF Kelsey Peters, and Nico Tortorella as the charming tattoo artist, Josh.

Younger has earned high-fives from the critics and award nods, like at the Critics' Choice, Teen Choice, and People’s Choice shows.

So, let's look into who's playing who in this much-loved comedy series.

The main cast of Younger and the characters they play

Sutton Foster as Liza Miller

Sutton Foster, born on March 18, 1975, in a town called Statesboro, down in Georgia, is a Broadway superstar. She's won Tony awards and everything! She's famous for being in plays like Thoroughly Modern Millie and Anything Goes.

But she didn't just stick to the theater, she hopped over to the small screen too. You might have caught her in Bunheads, but she became a TV favorite when she started in Younger.

Now, Younger is this show about a woman named Liza Miller. She's a single mom, which is tough enough, right? But she decides to start over with her career. So she pretends to be 26 years old and dives headfirst into the publishing world again.

The show doesn't just follow her work life; it's also about her personal life with these guys, Josh and her boss Charles Brooks. She's got some romantic twists and turns, and it's heartwarming to see her juggle it all.

But what makes Younger special is how Liza has this secret identity thing going on. It's like she's leading a double life, and it ushers in humor and deep moments. It's a show that makes you laugh and think, all at the same time.

Hilary Duff as Kelsey Peters

Hilary Duff, who you probably know from her iconic role on Lizzie McGuire, was born on September 28, 1987, in Houston, Texas. She's been in A Cinderella Story and even has her show now called How I Met Your Father.

But let's talk about Younger, where she plays Kelsey Peters. Now, Kelsey is Liza's work bestie at Empirical Press. She's good at her job as an editor and runs the show for the young adult books section.

What's cooler is how Hilary plays Kelsey with a mix of funniness and heart. Kelsey's trying to juggle being a rockstar at work and a good friend to Liza.

And let's not forget her love life – it's full of hilarious disasters. She's also got to deal with drama from her work rivals, which keeps things spicy. But the best part is watching how she and Liza's friendship grows and changes while they tackle the ups and downs together. They're in it for the long haul.

Nico Tortorella as Josh

Nico Tortorella, hailing from Chicago and born on July 30, 1988, grabbed the spotlight with performances in Scream 4 and The Walking Dead: World Beyond. In Younger, Nico plays Josh, who starts as Liza's romantic interest.

Being a tattoo artist at 26, he's the opposite of Liza's meticulously put-together front. What unfolds between them is more than just a steamy romance—it's a deep bond that evolves with the twists and turns of life. The thing about Josh is that he's all about being true to himself.