Edith Massey

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Characters played by Edith Massey

Edie — Pink Flamingos (1972)

Edie is Divine's mother and shares the family's trailer with Divine, Crackers, and Cotton. The Egg Man, who brings her eggs each day, confesses his love and proposes; she accepts. After the Marbles' birthday-party scheme is defeated, Edie marries him and he wheels her away in a wheelbarrow.

Cuddles Kovinsky — Polyester (1981)

A simple-minded former housecleaner who consoles Francine with optimistic bromides and has inherited a large fortune. She arrives at the climax with her German fiancé Heintz, and their car accidentally kills La Rue and Todd.

Edith / Virgin Mary — Multiple Maniacs (1970)

Edith owns the local bar and serves as the source of damaging information for Lady Divine. She calls to report that Mr. David has been there with another woman, prompting Lady Divine to pursue them; the plot does not otherwise establish a direct relationship between Edith and the leads.

Queen Carlotta — Desperate Living (1977)

Queen Carlotta is the evil ruler of Mortville, governing its filthy shantytown through terror and loyal guards. She banishes Princess Coo-Coo after the princess elopes with Herbert, supports the persecution of her subjects, and is ultimately overthrown by Mole McHenry and the townspeople before being executed and roasted.

Ida Nelson — Female Trouble (1976)

Ida Nelson is Gater's aunt and strongly opposes his relationship with Dawn because she wants him to date men. After blaming Dawn for Gater's departure, Ida throws acid in Dawn's face, later gives false testimony against her, and is imprisoned in a birdcage by the Dashers.

Career Overview

Edith Massey has 12 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Signature works include Pink Flamingos, Polyester, Edith's Shopping Bag. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
12
Birth Date
1918-05-28
Birth Place
San Francisco, California

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