Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a bunch of books by Jeff Kinney. They even made movies. It is all about Greg Heffley, a kid navigating life, family and school. With humor that pokes fun at itself, this series captures middle school chaos. It is like a mirror for anyone who ever sat in a cafeteria wondering if they should eat their lunch or just stare at it. So relatable, right?

Meet the characters from Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Greg Heffley

Oh man, where do I even start with Greg? He’s like the ultimate awkward middle schooler, right? Always trying to navigate the minefield of friendships, popularity, and his own questionable decisions. But honestly, his sarcasm and dry humor are just gold! Plus, the way he schemes and fails spectacularly is just so relatable—like, we’ve all been there, haven’t we?

Rowley Jefferson

Rowley is the absolute best best friend you could ask for! He’s just so sweet and a little bit clueless, which makes him super endearing. I mean, who else would wear that ridiculous cheese hat and rock it like a champ? He’s the kind of guy who brings out the more innocent side of Greg, even if he’s a little too naive sometimes. And let’s not forget his epic moments in the series—like, the time he nailed the class play! Classic Rowley!

Manny Heffley

Okay, can we talk about Manny for a sec? He’s like this tiny tornado of chaos! Seriously, the kid is a total brat but he’s just so adorable at the same time. I mean, who else can get away with throwing tantrums and having everyone cater to him? He’s got that classic little sibling vibe down to an art form, and his little moments of mischief always add this hilarious twist to the family dynamic. Plus, his obsession with that “Hooey” cartoon? Genius!

Rodrick Heffley

Rodrick is the quintessential older brother, and let me tell you, he’s a legend in his own right. He’s got that punk rock attitude and totally doesn’t care what anyone thinks—like, you can’t help but admire his confidence! But don’t let the tough exterior fool you; there’s this softer side that shows up every now and then, especially with his band. Oh, and let’s not forget his hilarious attempts to mess with Greg—like their sibling rivalry is just next-level funny!

Susan Heffley

Susan is like the ultimate mom with a sprinkle of quirky! She’s always trying to keep the family together, but let’s be real, her parenting tactics can be a bit… unconventional? She’s super supportive, always cheering on her kids, but she also has this way of embarrassing them in the most classic “mom” fashion! It’s like you want to cringe and laugh at the same time—totally relatable, am I right? Plus, her attempt to be super trendy always leads to these awkward but hilarious moments!

Frank Heffley

Frank is the dad we all love to laugh at! He’s got that old-school vibe, and you can tell he’s just trying to keep things together while dealing with his chaotic family. His obsession with “manly” things and his weird dad jokes are just the icing on the cake! And like, sometimes he just doesn’t get what his kids are going through, which makes for these super funny situations. But honestly, deep down, you can see he really cares about his family—just in his own awkward dad way!