Edna Turnblad — Hairspray Character Profile

About Edna Turnblad

Devoted, plus-size mother who overcomes her fears to support Tracy's dreams and activism.

Edna Turnblad — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Sewing, Emotional support, Comedic timing

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 7.5/10
• Morality: 8.5/10
• Influence: 6/10

Quick Facts about Edna Turnblad

Nationality

American

Edna Turnblad's Known Relations

• Tracy Turnblad — Child
• Wilbur Turnblad — Spouse

Character Facts

Played by

John Travolta

Appears in

Hairspray (2007)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from Hairspray

• Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky)
• Velma Von Tussle (Michelle Pfeiffer)
• Wilbur Turnblad (Christopher Walken)
• Prudy Pringleton (Allison Janney)
• Penny Pingleton (Amanda Bynes)
• Miss Wimsey (Jayne Eastwood)
• Amber Von Tussle (Brittany Snow)
• Flasher (John Waters)
• Corny Collins (James Marsden)
• Motormouth Maybelle (Queen Latifah)
• Mr. Spritzer (Paul Dooley)
• Mr. Pinky (Jerry Stiller)