<Li> O.T. Fagbenle as Luke Bankole, June's husband from before Gilead and father to their daughter Hannah . As June is his second wife, their union is considered invalid in the new society and Hannah is considered illegitimate . </Li> <Li> Max Minghella as Nick Blaine, Commander Waterford's driver and a former drifter from Michigan who develops feelings for Offred . </Li> <Li> Samira Wiley as Moira, June's best friend since college . With June's help, she is able to escape her life as a handmaid but ultimately goes to work at one of Gilead's many unofficial brothels / sex clubs as a "Jezebel" named Ruby . She appears to have given up the will to escape Gilead altogether until June gives her the strength to escape again . </Li> <Li> Amanda Brugel as Rita, a Martha, or housekeeper . Her son was killed in the Gilead takeover . (recurring season 1, starring season 2) </Li>

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