Anna-Kat is a character on the ABC sitcom "American Housewife". The role was originally played by Julia Butters for the first four seasons of the show, but she left to pursue other opportunities. Giselle Eisenberg replaced her as Anna-Kat for the fifth season. Some fans of the show were disappointed with the recasting, but others have accepted the change and are enjoying the new actresss portrayal of the character.