Bree Van de Kamp

In-universe information
In-universe information
Other names	Bree Van de Kamp (season 1-3); Bree Hodge (season 3-7); Bree Weston (since season 8); Bree Mason (maiden name)
Occupation	Member of Kentucky State Legislature; Entrepreneur; Cookbook author; Caterer; Housewife
Father	Henry Mason
Stepmother	Eleanor Mason
Husband	Rex Van de Kamp (m. 1987; died 2005); Orson Hodge (m. 2006; div. 2015); Trip Weston (m. 2017)
Sons	Andrew Van de Kamp
Daughters	Danielle Van de Kamp
Stepsons	Sam Allen (via Rex)
Grandchildren	Benjamin Van de Kamp (via Danielle)
Aunts	Fern Mason
Other relatives	Leo Katz; Alex Cominis; Phyllis Van de Kamp

Bree Van de Kamp
Bree Van de Kamp
Desperate Housewives character
	Marcia Cross as Bree Van de Kamp (2012)
Portrayed by	Marcia Cross; Carolyn Howard (2007, stand-in)
Duration	2004–12
First appearance	"Pilot"; 1x01, October 3, 2004
Last appearance	"Finishing the Hat"; 8x23, May 13, 2012
Classification	Main
Created by	Marc Cherry
Other names	Bree Van de Kamp (season 1-3); Bree Hodge (season 3-7); Bree Weston (since season 8); Bree Mason (maiden name)
In-universe information
Other names	Bree Van de Kamp (season 1-3); Bree Hodge (season 3-7); Bree Weston (since season 8); Bree Mason (maiden name)
Occupation	Member of Kentucky State Legislature; Entrepreneur; Cookbook author; Caterer; Housewife
Father	Henry Mason
Stepmother	Eleanor Mason
Husband	Rex Van de Kamp (m. 1987; died 2005); Orson Hodge (m. 2006; div. 2015); Trip Weston (m. 2017)
Sons	Andrew Van de Kamp
Daughters	Danielle Van de Kamp
Stepsons	Sam Allen (via Rex)
Grandchildren	Benjamin Van de Kamp (via Danielle)
Aunts	Fern Mason
Other relatives	Leo Katz; Alex Cominis; Phyllis Van de Kamp

Bree Van de Kamp is a fictional character on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. She was played by actress Marcia Cross, who received multiple awards and nominations for her portrayal, including an Emmy Award nomination, three Golden Globe Award nominations, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Cross' portrayal of Bree was widely praised by critics and fans.

Cross auditioned for the role of Mary Alice Young, but series creator Marc Cherry thought she was better suited for the role of Bree. Dana Delany, who was eventually cast as Katherine Mayfair, was chosen for the role but turned it down, saying it was too similar to her role in Pasadena.

Bree Van de Kamp is one of the four main protagonists in Desperate Housewives. Bree's main struggle throughout the series was her attempts to maintain a perfect life despite various obstacles such as widowhood, divorce, and alcoholism hindering her. She married Rex Van de Kamp (Steven Culp), Orson Hodge (Kyle MacLachlan), and Trip Weston (Scott Bakula) and had relationships with various other men.