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{{Quote|''I remember the easy confidence of her smile, the gentle elegance of her hands, the refined warmth of her voice. But what I remember most about Bree was the look of fear in her eyes. Bree had started to realize her world was unraveling. And for a woman who despised loose ends, that was unacceptable.''|[[Mary Alice Young]]}}
{{Quote|''I remember the easy confidence of her smile, the gentle elegance of her hands, the refined warmth of her voice. But what I remember most about Bree was the look of fear in her eyes. Bree had started to realize her world was unraveling. And for a woman who despised loose ends, that was unacceptable.''|[[Mary Alice Young]]}}
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'''Bree Weston''' (née '''Mason''', previously '''Van de Kamp''' and '''Hodge''') was [[Wisteria Lane|Wisteria Lane's]] resident neurotic and perfectionist homemaker, whose strong resolve and proper demeanor were both her greatest asset, as well as the source of nearly all her personal trouble.
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'''Bree Weston''' (née '''Mason''', previously '''Van de Kamp''' and '''Hodge''') was [[Wisteria Lane|Wisteria Lane's]] resident neurotic and perfectionist homemaker, whose strong resolve and proper demeanor were both her greatest assets, as well as the source of nearly all her personal trouble.
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A cross between [[wikipedia:Martha Stewart|Martha Stewart]]-on-steroids and a [[wikipedia:The Stepford Wives|Stepford wife]], Bree's efforts to maintain her plastic existence quickly collapsed as she dealt with such obstacles in her life as family drama, widowhood, divorce, alcoholism, the loss of her business, the spearheading of a murder cover-up and even a suicide attempt.<br />
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A cross between [[wikipedia:Martha Stewart|Martha Stewart]]-on-steroids and a [[wikipedia:The Stepford Wives|Stepford wife]], Bree's efforts to maintain her plastic existence quickly collapsed as she dealt with such obstacles in her life as family drama, widowhood, alcoholism, the loss of her business and divorce.<br />
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Thrown into a midlife crisis leaving her sure only of her ability to deliver a basket of muffins to her neighbors, Bree evolves from a cold and prudish woman with severe moral values into a more loose, sexually inventive and promiscuous one.
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Thrown into a midlife crisis leaving her sure only of her ability to deliver a basket of muffins to her neighbors, Bree evolved from a cold and prudish woman with severe moral values into a more loose, sexually inventive and promiscuous one.
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Finally able to accept the faults in her life, and realizing her flaws only make her real and human, Bree weds the [[Trip Weston|love of her life]], leaves the lane and her history behind and goes on to become a conservative socialite and member of the state legislature in [[wikipedia:Kentucky|Kentucky]].
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Finally able to accept the faults in her life, realizing her flaws only make her real and human, Bree weds the [[Trip Weston|love of her life]], leaves the lane and her history behind and relocates to [[wikipedia:Kentucky|Kentucky]], where she becomes a conservative socialite and member of the state legislature.
==Biography==
==Biography==
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{{Quote|''I met Bree Van de Kamp the first day she moved to Wisteria Lane. There are certain people who, when you meet them, can't help but make a delightful first impression. Bree was not one of them.''|[[Mary Alice Young]]}}
{{Quote|''I met Bree Van de Kamp the first day she moved to Wisteria Lane. There are certain people who, when you meet them, can't help but make a delightful first impression. Bree was not one of them.''|[[Mary Alice Young]]}}
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In 1994, the Van de Kamps moved to [[Fairview]] to the picturesque suburban neighborhood, [[Wisteria Lane]]. On moving day, Bree introduced herself to [[Mary Alice Young]], after forcing Andrew to apologize to her after he stole her garden frog statue. Later, Bree meets [[Susan Mayer]], [[Lynette Scavo]] and [[Gabrielle Solis]] and the women all quickly befriend one another. <small>("[[Remember, Part 1]]")</small>
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In 1994, the Van de Kamps moved to [[Fairview]] to the picturesque suburban neighborhood, [[Wisteria Lane]]. On moving day, Bree introduced herself to [[Mary Alice Young]], after forcing Andrew to apologize to her after he stole her garden frog statue. Later, Bree meets [[Susan Mayer]], [[Lynette Scavo]] and [[Gabrielle Solis]] and the women all quickly befriend one another. <small>("[[Remember, Part 1]]")</small>
It is around this time that Bree and Rex's marriage begins to become strained.
It is around this time that Bree and Rex's marriage begins to become strained.
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Rex comes to resent Bree's repression of her emotions and obsessive devotion to appearing perfect, while Bree is frequently humiliated by her husband's unloving and detached nature. Throughout their marriage, Bree honored her mother's philosophy of 'the mask.' <small>("[[Women and Death]]")</small>
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Rex comes to resent Bree's repression of her emotions and obsessive devotion to appearing perfect, while Bree is frequently humiliated by her husband's unloving and detached nature. Throughout their marriage, Bree honored her mother's philosophy of 'the mask.' <small>("[[Women and Death]]")</small>
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After Rex advised her to get a job and make her own money, Bree began penning a cookbook in between her household chores. However, she gives up on her plans of getting it completed and published once Rex teases her about her ambitions and skills as a cook. Disheartened, Bree disposed of the book manuscript and her recipes. <small>("[[The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened]]")</small>
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After Rex advised her to get a job and make her own money, Bree began penning a cookbook in between her household chores. However, she gives up on her plans of getting it completed and published once Rex teases her about her ambitions and skills as a cook. Disheartened, Bree disposed of the book manuscript and her recipes. <small>("[[The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened]]")</small>
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{{Quote|''There were many ways to tell that Bree Van de Kamp was a lady; she was courteous to those around her, she moved with elegance and grace, and she was very careful not to let others know what she was thinking. You see, like most well-bred women, Bree had something to hide...''|[[Mary Alice Young]]}}
{{Quote|''There were many ways to tell that Bree Van de Kamp was a lady; she was courteous to those around her, she moved with elegance and grace, and she was very careful not to let others know what she was thinking. You see, like most well-bred women, Bree had something to hide...''|[[Mary Alice Young]]}}
{{I|I=Bree 201.png|a=right|w=200|c=Bree makes a scene at [[Rex]]'s funeral. <small>("[[Next]]")</small>}}
{{I|I=Bree 201.png|a=right|w=200|c=Bree makes a scene at [[Rex]]'s funeral. <small>("[[Next]]")</small>}}
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Bree informs the girls of Rex's death and shortly after Rex's mother, [[Phyllis Van de Kamp]], comes to town for the funeral. She and Bree clash heads throughout her visit, especially when Phyllis claims that Bree made Rex miserable during his last years, prompting Bree to disinvite her from the funeral. Eventually, Bree reconsiders; however, during the service, Bree discovers that Rex is being buried in his high school tie, which Phyllis insisted but Bree expressly forbade. Bree changes Rex's tie in the middle of the funeral. <small>("[[Next]]")</small>
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Bree informs the girls of Rex's death and shortly after Rex's mother, [[Phyllis Van de Kamp]], comes to town for the funeral. She and Bree clash heads throughout her visit, especially when Phyllis claims that Bree made Rex miserable during his last years, prompting Bree to disinvite her from the funeral. Eventually, Bree reconsiders; however, during the service, Bree discovers that Rex is being buried in his high school tie, which Phyllis insisted but Bree expressly forbade. Bree changes Rex's tie in the middle of the funeral. <small>("[[Next]]")</small>
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After the service, Bree's handyman, [[Eli Scruggs]], drops by and reveals that he retrieved her cookbook manuscript from the trash all those years ago and convinces her that someday she should complete it. <small>("[[The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened]]")</small>
Bree is embarrassed when Phyllis starts crying over Rex's death in public, so she slaps her. She apologizes later, but with Bree's uncanny composure and her eagerness to settle Rex's will, Phyllis starts to suspect Bree isn't sorry Rex is dead. Dr. Craig discovers a note written by Rex moments before his death, forgiving Bree for something, and Phyllis sees Bree being comforted by George - they both report her to the same insurance investigator. <small>("[[You Could Drive a Person Crazy]]")</small>
Bree is embarrassed when Phyllis starts crying over Rex's death in public, so she slaps her. She apologizes later, but with Bree's uncanny composure and her eagerness to settle Rex's will, Phyllis starts to suspect Bree isn't sorry Rex is dead. Dr. Craig discovers a note written by Rex moments before his death, forgiving Bree for something, and Phyllis sees Bree being comforted by George - they both report her to the same insurance investigator. <small>("[[You Could Drive a Person Crazy]]")</small>
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During Bree's first visit to Orson in prison, she cannot bring herself to see him because she is disgusted by the conditions. While conversing with a guard, Bree learns that Edie Britt, who left Fairview years before on bad terms with the Wisteria Lane residents, has been visiting Orson every week. Bree goes to Edie's new home and questions her intentions. Subsequently, Edie reminds Bree that Orson went to jail for her (thus proving his love) and she wonders why Bree cannot 'suck it up' and visit her husband once a month. Bree, realizing her nemesis is correct, decides to meet with Orson. <small>("[[Look Into Their Eyes and You See What They Know]]")</small>
During Bree's first visit to Orson in prison, she cannot bring herself to see him because she is disgusted by the conditions. While conversing with a guard, Bree learns that Edie Britt, who left Fairview years before on bad terms with the Wisteria Lane residents, has been visiting Orson every week. Bree goes to Edie's new home and questions her intentions. Subsequently, Edie reminds Bree that Orson went to jail for her (thus proving his love) and she wonders why Bree cannot 'suck it up' and visit her husband once a month. Bree, realizing her nemesis is correct, decides to meet with Orson. <small>("[[Look Into Their Eyes and You See What They Know]]")</small>
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Following this, Bree decides to publish a cookbook. With her catering business and illustrious writing career, Bree becomes extremely wealthy. Bree hires Andrew as her assistant. Despite her continued success, Bree tries not to put her career first and instead concentrates on rebuilding her failed marriage, after Orson returns home, following his time in prison. <small>("[[Free]]")</small>
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Shortly after, Bree, taking on handyman Eli's advice, completes her cookbook and manages to get it published. Her catering business combined with her upcoming-writing career, Bree becomes extremely wealthy and hires Andrew as her assistant.
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Despite her continued success, Bree tries not to put her career first and instead concentrates on rebuilding her failed marriage, after Orson returns home, following his time in prison. <small>("[[Free]]")</small>
===[[Season 5]]===
===[[Season 5]]===