Season 1 of My Unorthodox Life released on Netflix in July of 2021 and has already been renewed for a second season due to the show's success. The family-oriented show revolves around Elite World Group's CEO, Julia Haart, and her family as they balance a new way of life outside of their Orthodox religion. The drama-filled reality show touches on everything from fashion to business to family — all tied up in a feel-good bow.
A big part of the series isn't just Julia Haart and her business, it also shows the ins and outs of her kids' (and their partners') lives. After fans binge the nine-episode first season, they can find the cast members on Instagram to see what they've been up to since the show finished wrapping.
Batsheva Weinstein (@BatshevaHaart)
Batsheva Weinstein is Julia Haart's eldest daughter. Batsheva was just 19 when she married her husband, Ben Weinstein, and was appalled when her mom left their religious community mere days after the ceremony. The two didn't talk for a while because of her mom's rebellious ways, but they eventually made up and found a new relationship that works for them.
Since moving from their small Orthodox community to New York City, Batsheva has found a way to mix modernity and her religion, which was inspiring to watch. On Instagram, Batsheva shows off her fashionable ways as an influencer in the city. She also gives viewers closer looks at her family life. Her life after the first season will make season 2 one of the most anticipated Netflix shows in the future.
Julia Haart (@JuliaHaart)
If fans enjoyed watching Netflix's Emily in Paris, they would love Julia Haart in My Unorthodox Life. Putting religion to the side, both series have a focus on high-end fashion, accessorizing, and living life to the fullest. Now that Haart is no longer a part of the Haredi community, she showed off her new life as the CEO of Elite World Group.
However, her powerful job is just part of the series. Haart introduced viewers to her four children (Batsheva, Miriam, Shlomo, and Aron), her best friend and COO Robert Brotherton, and her husband Silvio. Over on Instagram, Haart shows her 380,000+ followers what her life at the office looks like, along with some of her famous friends.
Silvio Scaglia Haart (@SilvioScagliaHaart)
Silvio Scaglia Haart is Julia Haart's husband. He's a European businessman who gained control of Elite World Group in 2011, which is how he met Julia — the firm's current CEO. The two got married in 2019 and created a life that balances both work and love.
Silvio wasn't the show's main focus but when he appeared in the series, he was incredibly understanding and romantic, making viewers swoon. On social media, Silvio shows off his love for things outside work, like nature. He's vocal about environmental changes, including the rights of animals. For Netflix fans who enjoy shark and dolphin documentaries, they may also enjoy Silvio's Instagram because of his wonderful photography of aquatic life, as well as taking action to save them.
Robert Brotherton (@Rpbii)
Robert Brotherton is Julia's best friend and the COO of Elite World Group. He's the comedic relief that the show needs at times since Julia's past with religion can be heavy at times. Nevertheless, Robert is the man who gets everything done behind the scenes and is one of the most fashionable men on the show.
In the series, Robert went on a hunt to find his birth parent after being adopted as an infant. It was one of those family-friendly, feel-good moments that made the show open to a variety of viewers. Robert is just as open and colorful on social media as he was on the show. On Instagram, his followers get a closer look at his sense of style, his famous friends, and everything he does at work and beyond.
Miriam Haart (@MiriamHaart)
My Unorthodox Life did a wonderful job with its approach to the LGBTQ+ community with Miriam Haart. Miriam is Julia's third child and the family's wild child. She left the Haredi community at the age of 13 and has since spread her wings to find a new life for herself.
Miriam came out as bisexual on the show and introduced her family to a few of the people she had been dating. She also showed viewers how incredibly bright she was after developing and creating multiple apps that help people. At such a young age, Miriam is definitely following in her mom's footsteps, and her Instagram page shows that same flair.
Ben Weinstein (@BennWeinstein)
Ben Weinstein is the odd man out in My Unorthodox Life. He married into the Haart family when he and Batsheva tied the knot and had no choice but to go along for the ride. Unlike a few members of Batsheva's family, Ben is still very much connected to the Orthodox religion and didn't want to alter their life. However, his love for Batsheva outweighed his fear and he too has learned to make a better balance between religion and modern times.
On Instagram, Ben loves posting pictures of himself and his wife, along with posts showing off his great sense of style.
Shlomo Hendler (@ShlomoHaart)
Shlomo Hendler (or at times, Shlomo Haart) is Julia's second child. Unlike his sisters, Shlomo didn't have the same passion for fashion but was inspired by his mother's work ethic and love for business. He himself was in law school during the show's filming, but he found himself thinking about a business degree after working closer with Elite World Group. Also shown in the series was Shlomo's desire to date more. If Netflix was going to drop a new reality dating show, they should consider asking Shlomo to be the show's main focus, because his desire for a partner and being comfortable in his own skin and was inspiring.
Aron Hendler (@Aron_Hendler)
Aron Hendler is Julia's youngest son. Due to his age, he spent half the time with his dad in Monsey, New York, being a dedicated member of the Haredi community, and the other half with his mom in New York City. Julia had a hard time raising Aaron because Aron was dedicated to his religion and didn't want the same future Julia and his siblings had. Nevertheless, he respected his family and loved spending time with them. Aron isn't too active on social media but he has posted sweet photos of his friends, family, and dedication to religion. Aron's heart being pulled in two directions added depth to this Netflix series.