Diane Lockhart

Diane Lockhart is a character of CBS television series The Good Wife and is portrayed by Christine Baranski, who has received positive reviews for her performance, such as being nominated for six consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. The character returned as the main protagonist on the sequel series The Good Fight. 2Background A senior partner at her law firm, Diane is a liberal champion of women's causes. She speaks fluent French and seems to have an active social life. She meets Kurt McVeigh, a Republican ballistics expert, and is instantly drawn to him, despite their political differences. She falls in love with him, with the two eventually marrying. Her father wanted her to become a senator, although her mother expected her to become a nurse, marry and have children. Although she is initially skeptical of Alicia Florrick's abilities as a lawyer when she joins the firm, Diane is mentor to her. The two become firmer friends following Will's death which affected her deeply. She does not hesitate to tell anyone when she thinks they are wron