Characters in Grey

Christian Grey

The wealthy, controlling Seattle businessman whose point of view narrates the book.

Also in Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, Darker, Fifty Shades of Grey, a Trilogy, Freed: Fifty Shades Freed as Told by Christian

Anastasia Steele

A 21-year-old literature student whose interview with Christian upends his ordered life.

Also in Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, Darker, Fifty Shades of Grey, a Trilogy, Freed: Fifty Shades Freed as Told by Christian

Kate Kavanagh

Ana's roommate and friend, who sends Ana to interview Christian when she falls ill.

Also in Fifty Shades Freed

Elena Lincoln

A longtime friend and business partner of Christian whose past influence on him shapes his outlook.

Also in Fifty Shades Darker

Grace Trevelyan-Grey

Christian's adoptive mother, a physician and a steady presence in his life.