Bree Van de Kamp is a character from the television series Desperate Housewives, played by Marcia Cross. She is a perfectionist and a control freak who is determined to maintain the perfect image of her family and her home. Edie Britt is a character from the show, played by Nicollette Sheridan. She is a seductive and manipulative woman who often uses her sexuality to get what she wants. Susan Mayer is a character from the show, played by Teri Hatcher. She is a single mother who is trying to balance her career and her family life.