Mrs. Bennet is the anxious mother of the Bennet daughters, devoted to securing advantageous marriages for them. She celebrates Bingley's arrival, encourages Collins to consider Elizabeth, reacts angrily to Elizabeth's refusal of Collins, and fears Lydia's scandal will damage the marriage prospects of the other daughters.
The Maclean family's mother. Though she appears minimally in the narrative, she is present during the final family moments, listening to her husband's sermon alongside Norman, Jessie, and their children, representing the enduring family bond amidst tragedy.
Mrs Jenkins is Bruno's mother. She initially joins Mr Jenkins in refusing to believe Luke and Helga's account of Bruno's transformation and is frightened by the mouse. After Bruno speaks, she and Mr Jenkins finally understand the witches' actions and recognize their son despite his altered form.
Mama Heffalump is Lumpy's mother, whose calls prompt Lumpy and Roo to search for her. Although they initially cannot find her, Lumpy eventually discovers his own trumpet call and uses it to summon her. She arrives and rescues Roo from the logs, demonstrating the Heffalumps' helpful nature.
Aggie is Henry's wife and an observant presence in the colonial household. She dislikes the decision to let John and Selima escape together, partly because she fears Henry could reunite with his own sleeping dictionary. She ultimately encourages Neville to pursue the fugitives.
The matriarch and mother to three daughters. Deeply insecure about aging, she undergoes liposuction that leads to severe complications and a lengthy hospitalization. Her health crisis forces her to confront mortality and worry about her adopted daughter's future. She gradually recovers, ending the film able to reunite with her family.
A Cornish widow facing her late husband's debts and the loss of her home, Grace turns her greenhouse into a cannabis-growing operation with help from her gardener, Matthew. She seeks buyers, impresses Jacques with her fly-fishing knowledge and French, and ultimately burns the crop amid the chaos at her home. Months later, she is a millionaire novelist and Jacques's wife.
Bobby's mother, whose dream of him performing at the Copacabana he eventually fulfills. She is later revealed by Nina to actually be Bobby's grandmother.
Cynthia is a white woman working in a cardboard box factory and the mother of Roxanne. After Hortense finds her through birth records, Cynthia initially denies their connection because of shock and shame, but gradually accepts Hortense. Her strained relationships with Roxanne, Maurice, and Monica culminate in an emotional family confrontation.
Martha is a British mother whose grown son dies of malaria while working at an orphanage in Mozambique. After meeting Mary in Africa, she joins her in transforming personal grief into action against the disease. Their campaign leads them to testify before a Congressional subcommittee and recognize that malaria devastates communities far beyond their own circles.
Sonny's mother and the pragmatic owner of a small brothel in 1980s New Orleans. She attempts to convince Sonny to resume his old gigolo duties while managing her staff and business operations.
Aunt Millie is the visiting relative who frames the story. She comforts a grieving young girl by telling her about Blizzard and a gifted skater, then reveals through her luggage initials that she is personally connected to the earlier events and their enduring friendship.
Brenda Blethyn has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Signature works include Vera, Pride & Prejudice, A River Runs Through It. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
