Age: Late 40s

Pronouns: She/her

Significance: Minor

First Appearance: Episode 1

Main Traits: Strict, pragmatic, emotionally distant

General Info: Amanda Benson is a 40-something woman living in Copperdale with her 18-year-old daughter, Mia. Amanda is focused on practicality and stability, often clashing with Mia’s more idealistic dreams. While she loves Mia, her tough love approach sometimes feels more like emotional neglect. She works hard to keep their household running but has little understanding of Mia’s passion for dancing, which she views as impractical.

Backstory: Amanda’s marriage to Ian, Mia’s father, ended when he passed away suddenly from a heart attack. Amanda has struggled with grief and the responsibilities of raising Mia alone. She worked hard to provide for them but became emotionally closed off, partly because of the loss of her husband.

Personality: Amanda is pragmatic and emotionally distant. She prioritizes financial stability and practical solutions over her daughter’s artistic pursuits, often dismissing Mia’s passion for dancing as a waste of time. Her lack of emotional support stems from her own unhealed wounds, particularly from the loss of her husband. Though she cares for Mia deeply, she struggles to show it in healthy ways, often coming across as harsh and unsympathetic.