Geneviève Bujold as Haseki Zeynep Sultan
"Nothing you do will displace me in the Sultan's Heart, Hürrem. I am his legal wife, his Haseki, and I'm not going anywhere."
Halit Ergenç as Sultan Suleiman I Khan
"I am Sultan Suleiman Khan, Sultan of the World. And no one can replace Zeynep in my heart."
Çağan Efe Ak as Şehzade Ahmed (son of Zeynep)
"As the eldest, it's my responsibility to look out for my younger siblings, even Mustafa."
Çağla Naz Kargı as Dilara Sultan (daughter of Zeynep)
"Despite what Ahmed thinks, I know Mustafa and his mother will be a threat in the future. I will do everything I can to protect my family. Even if it means I must sacrifice my brother."
Aras Özdoyran as Şehzade Hakan (son of Zeynep)
"Anne, why doesn't Mustafa like us? Did we do something?"
Nisa Sofiya Aksongur as Emine Sultan (daughter of Zeynep)
"Don't worry Hakan, we didn't do anything. We just have to keep trying to play with him."
Şehzade Kadir (son of Zeynep)
Gülcan Arslan as Defne Hatun
"I've been with the sultana since before she entered the harem. She has earned my friendship and respect, Hürrem. There is nothing you or Mahidevran can do to change that."
Sezgi Sena Akay as Burcu Hatun
"The Haseki and her children have my undying loyalty, Hürrem. She is my sister in all but blood and nothing you can do can shake that."