Who is Ruby Johnson in black-ish?

Dre's mother who is promoted to a series regular in later seasons.

Who plays Ruby Johnson in black-ish?

Ruby Johnson is played by Jenifer Lewis.

Ruby Johnson has 9 mapped relationships in black-ish. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Ruby Johnson — Spouses — Charlie Telphy (Deon Cole)
Remarried couple navigating wedding logistics and evolving family boundaries.
Ruby Johnson — Grandson — Junior Johnson (Marcus Scribner)
Grandmother-grandson relationship featuring playful rule-bending, practical support, and intergenerational bonding.
Ruby Johnson — Mother — Rainbow Johnson (Tracee Ellis Ross)
Mother-daughter relationship marked by health support and life stage transitions.
Ruby Johnson — Son — Andre Johnson (Anthony Anderson)
Son-father dynamic exploring generational healing and independence.
Ruby Johnson — Grandson — Jack Johnson (Miles Brown)
Grandmother-grandson dynamic involving career interference, cultural misunderstandings, and affectionate friction.
Ruby Johnson — Grandfather — Junior Johnson (Marcus Scribner)
Grandfather-grandson relationship intertwined with family routine changes.
Ruby Johnson — Grandfather — Jack Johnson (Miles Brown)
Grandfather-grandson bond affected by generational life transitions.
Ruby Johnson — Grandmother — Diane Johnson (Marsai Martin)
Grandmother-granddaughter connection navigating household shifts.
Ruby Johnson — Granddaughter — Diane Johnson (Marsai Martin)
Grandmother-granddaughter relationship characterized by casual social interaction, generational gap navigation, and mutual respect.