How the Cast of Big Little Lies Compares to Their Characters in the Book

Powerful and career-driven, Renata is also the leader of "The Blonde Bobs," aka the occasionally catty group of mothers who are always at the center of schoolyard politics. Renata ends up getting into a tussle with Jane over issues with their children, and Madeline is one of the only people to stand up for her, solidifying their friendship. There's nothing that actress Laura Dern can't handle, and in our not-so-humble opinions, she has brought Renata to life perfectly.