'The Lady Boss CEO Is My Daughter' Cast: Meet the Actors Behind the ReelShort Series

Behind the emotional twists in this family drama is a cast of actors who bring the story’s characters to life, from a long-lost daughter who becomes a powerful CEO to the family she eventually reconnects with.

ReelShort’s "The Lady Boss CEO Is My Daughter" follows a powerful story about family, loss, and second chances.

At the center of the drama is Elodie Atkins, a woman who rises to become a successful CEO after a childhood kidnapping separates her from her family.

The emotional storyline is brought to life by a cast of rising actors and performers from film, television, and theater. Here’s a closer look at the actors who make up the "The Lady Boss CEO Is My Daughter" cast.

Sarah-Grace Donnelly as Elodie Atkins

Sarah-Grace Donnelly plays Elodie Atkins, the central character in "The Lady Boss CEO Is My Daughter." In the story, Elodie was kidnapped when she was seven and later adopted by the wealthy Atkins family, where she eventually grew up to become a powerful business leader.

Sarah-Grace Donnelly as Elodie Atkins in "The Lady Boss CEO Is My Daughter" | Source: instagram/reelshortapp

Donnelly is an actress with experience across television, vertical dramas, and theater. She is also known for projects such as "His Sweet Bella," "Emergency Reckoning: Brother’s Fury," "Lady CEO’s Revenge," and "Flash Marriage to My Billionaire Hobo Hubby," with Christine Havens and Connor Tuohy.

Her acting career also includes stage work. She has performed in productions like "The Tempest," "Sense and Sensibility," and "All Things Shakespeare" at the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival and other theater venues. She studied acting at The New School and trained at The William Esper Studio as well.

Outside of acting, Donnelly’s Instagram profile describes her lifestyle as moving between New Orleans, New York, and Los Angeles.

Joey Cooper as Carson Paulson

Joey Cooper portrays Carson Paulson, Elodie’s older brother. Carson witnessed Elodie’s kidnapping as a child, and this traumatic moment stayed with him for years. As an adult, he works a regular hotel job and struggles financially until his long-lost sister unexpectedly reenters his life.

Joey Cooper as Carson Paulson in "The Lady Boss CEO Is My Daughter" | Source: instagram/reelshortapp

Cooper has appeared in other vertical dramas, including "Falling for Him Again Intern or CEO." In addition to screen acting, he has a strong background in theater and musical performance, with roles in productions such as "42nd Street," "Kiss Me Kate," "Scapin", and "Carrie: The Musical."

He trained in musical theatre at Montclair State University, where he studied acting, voice, and dance. His social media profile notes that he splits time between Las Vegas and New York City.

Holly Cinnamon as Matilda Paulson

Holly Cinnamon plays Matilda Paulson, the mother of Elodie and Carson. In the story, Matilda spends years grieving the disappearance of her daughter before the long-awaited reunion finally happens.

Cinnamon is an actor, singer-songwriter, and music producer based in New York City and Toronto.

Holly Cinnamon as Matilda Paulson in "The Lady Boss CEO Is My Daughter" | Source: instagram/reelshortapp

Her television and film credits include appearances in "Succession," "Hocus Pocus 2," "Alert: Missing Persons Unit," and a five-episode arc in Marvel’s "Daredevil" Season 3. She also appeared in Kathryn Bigelow’s film "House of Dynamite."

Beyond acting, Cinnamon releases original music under her own indie label, Female Gayze Music, and has performed live at events like Brooklyn Pride and Toronto Pride.

Sarah Louise Kane as Lydia Goddard

Sarah Louise Kane appears in the series as Lydia Goddard, Carson’s former girlfriend who humiliates him after leaving him for a wealthier man.

Kane is an actress, model, and writer who trained at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting’s three-year conservatory program. She's based in New York City.

Sarah Louise Kane as Lydia Goddard in "The Lady Boss CEO Is My Daughter" | Source: instagram/reelshortapp

Her previous credits include "The Return of My Mafia Husband" and the short film "The Hospital." Kane also works as a movement artist and has performed original performance work in both New York and Los Angeles.

On social media, she notes that she is also a classical Pilates instructor based in Fort Lauderdale.

Ky Fehlbaum as Greg

Ky Fehlbaum plays Greg, the wealthy man who becomes Lydia’s new partner and contributes to Carson’s humiliation early in the story.

Ky Fehlbaum as Greg and Joey Cooper as Carson Paulson in a scene from "The Lady Boss CEO Is My Daughter" | Source: instagram/reelshortapp

He later pursued acting and trained at The Neighborhood Playhouse and The New School’s MFA acting program. Fehlbaum now splits his time between New York City and Los Angeles.

His acting credits include the ReelShort drama "My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me," the series "Guys Like You," and films such as "A House of Dynamite" and "Black Panthers of WWII."

Together, these actors bring depth and emotion to "The Lady Boss CEO Is My Daughter."

With a mix of stage performers, vertical drama veterans, and actors from film and television, the cast helps turn the series’ story of family reunion and redemption into a compelling watch for ReelShort audiences.