# Maria Reynolds — Hamilton character guide

> Maria Reynolds in Hamilton by Mary P. Hamlin.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mrs. Reynolds, Betsy Reynolds

**First appearance:** 0005-act-ii

## Who they are

Pretty, older, and hungry for a position she has never had, she sets out to catch Hamilton and finds herself genuinely caught instead.

## Relationships

### [Alexander Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/alexander_hamilton)

_romantic_

Extramarital affair that became a public scandal, marked by passion and manipulation.

### [Giles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/giles)

_psychological_

Giles uses Maria as a pawn to expose Hamilton's affair, manipulating her for political gain.

### [Alexander Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/alexander_hamilton)

_romantic_

Extramarital affair that became a public scandal, marked by passion and manipulation.

### [Giles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/giles)

_psychological_

Giles uses Maria as a pawn to expose Hamilton's affair, manipulating her for political gain.

### [Giles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/giles)

_psychological_

Giles uses Maria as a pawn to expose Hamilton's affair, manipulating her for political gain.

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