When is Ugly Betty starring America Ferrera coming to Netflix? (release date and more)

Barbie is out, and everyone’s at the theaters to see Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Issa Rae, and many others in it. But after seeing the comedy film, you’ll probably find yourself wanting to watch the cast’s other projects. Well, we have good news to share, Netflix Lifers. The Golden Globe Award-winning series Ugly Betty is coming to Netflix in August 2023! America Ferrera takes on a very different role in this show, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

Ugly Betty is a comedy-drama series developed by Silvio Horta and executive produced by Salma Hayek. It had a series run of four seasons, airing on ABC from 2006 to 2010. And since its ending, it has garnered a cult following.

Based on the Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea by Fernando Gaitán, Ugly Betty follows the life of a young Mexican American woman named Betty Suarez, who, despite not having a good fashion sense, scores a job working at a top fashion magazine in New York. America Ferrera stars in the leading role of Betty. More well-known actors are in the cast as well.

Below, you’ll find everything else you need to know about Ugly Betty‘s release on Netflix.

How many seasons of Ugly Betty are coming to Netflix?

The complete series (four seasons) is coming to Netflix. This means you can expect 85 episodes in total to drop on the streaming platform on its release date.

Ugly Betty release date on Netflix

Mark your calendar and clear your schedule because all four seasons of Ugly Betty are scheduled to land on Netflix on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. You can expect the entire series to drop on the streamer at 12:00 a.m. PT/3:00 a.m. ET on this date.

Ugly Betty synopsis: What is Ugly Betty about?

Here’s what the comedy-drama series is about via the official ABC website:

"Based on one of the most popular telenovelas ever, smart but wholesome Betty embraces her unique appearance and independent attitude in the cutthroat world of New York fashion. With the help of her proud yet far-from-glamorous family from Queens, Betty will continue to have big dreams and deal with any obstacle in her own unique style."

Ugly Betty cast

As mentioned above, America Ferrera plays the protagonist, Betty Suarez.

Other cast members include Eric Mabius (Daniel Meade), Vanessa Williams (Wilhelmina Slater), Tony Plana (Ignacio Suarez), Ana Ortiz (Hilda Suarez), Becki Newton (Amanda Tanen), Michael Urie (Marc St. James), Mark Indelicato (Justin Suarez), Ashley Jensen (Christina McKinney), Rebecca Romijn (Alexis Meade), Alan Dale (Bradford Meade), Kevin Sussman (Walter), Judith Light (Claire Meade), Christopher Gorham (Henry Grubstick), and Daniel Eric Gold (Matt Hartley).

There were many well-known guest stars who appeared throughout the series, too, such as Lindsay Lohan, Victoria Beckham, Lucy Liu, Patti LuPone, Leslie Jordan, Martha Stewart, Betty White, Naomi Campbell, and many others.

Be sure to check out Ugly Betty seasons 1-4, arriving on Netflix on Aug. 1!