Jackie Kennedy and Ginnifer Goodwin.Getty Images; National Geographic
- There have been 42 official first ladies, and 11 acting first ladies, as not all 45 of our presidents have been married.
- We've found 20 that have been portrayed in movies and TV over the last few decades, and compared them to the stars who played them.
- Many actresses have played Jackie Kennedy, including Natalie Portman, Minka Kelly, and Ginnifer Goodwin.
Over our country's long history, one of the most beloved roles is that of the first lady - and one of our most beloved traditions is the political biopic.
That means there are at least 20 first ladies who have been portrayed in media since 1944's "Magnificent Doll" (and before then), in which Ginger Rogers plays Dolley Madison.
Some first ladies have been portrayed a lot, like Jackie Kennedy and Eleanor Roosevelt, while others only have one or two appearances under their belt.
Keep scrolling to see 20 first ladies, and how they compare to the stars who played them.