Cora Crawley

Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham, is a key character in 'Downton Abbey,' played by Elizabeth McGovern. As the American wife of Lord Grantham, she represents the merging of old-world British aristocracy with new-world American wealth. Cora is characterized by her warmth, compassion, and desire for family unity, often playing a mediating role in the family's conflicts while also grappling with her own struggles for agency within the constraints of her societal position.