Character Relationship Map: Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

Characters

• Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Granny Klump / Mama Klump / Papa Klump / Young Papa Klump / Ernie Klump / Lance Perkins (played by Eddie Murphy) — protagonist

  Core protagonist returning in the sequel, balancing family life, romance, and the resurgent Buddy persona.

• Denise (played by Janet Jackson) — supporting

  Fellow DNA researcher and Sherman's romantic interest in the sequel, sparking his emotional and scientific struggles.

• Dean Richmond (played by Larry Miller) — supporting

  College dean who oversees academic funding and evaluates Sherman's research.

• Jason (played by John Ales) — supporting

  Loyal lab assistant who monitors Sherman's transformations and provides scientific aid.

• Denise's Mother (played by Anna Maria Horsford) — supporting

  Denise's parent appearing during family gatherings and social events.

• Denise's Father (played by Richard Gant) — supporting

  Denise's father interacting with Sherman during family occasions.

• Leanne Guilford (played by Melinda McGraw) — supporting

  Academic or social acquaintance within the university environment.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Denise's Mother → Denise (mother)
• Denise's Father → Denise (father)
• Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Granny Klump / Mama Klump / Papa Klump / Young Papa Klump / Ernie Klump / Lance Perkins → Leanne Guilford (Professional Business Associate)

  Buddy visits the pharmaceutical company and makes a rival bid with Leanne Guilford for the youth formula.

• Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Granny Klump / Mama Klump / Papa Klump / Young Papa Klump / Ernie Klump / Lance Perkins → Dean Richmond (Professional Research Supervisor)

  Richmond informs Sherman about the pharmaceutical offer, later fires him after the demonstration disaster, and confronts him about Buddy's actions.

• Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Granny Klump / Mama Klump / Papa Klump / Young Papa Klump / Ernie Klump / Lance Perkins → Jason (Professional Assistant)

  Jason assists Sherman in the laboratory and warns him about the harmful consequences of extracting Buddy's DNA.

• Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Granny Klump / Mama Klump / Papa Klump / Young Papa Klump / Ernie Klump / Lance Perkins → Denise (Romantic Partner)

  Sherman is in a relationship with Denise, apologizes to her, becomes engaged, and finally marries her.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Granny Klump / Mama Klump / Papa Klump / Young Papa Klump / Ernie Klump / Lance Perkins → Dean Richmond (Conflict Antagonist)

  Buddy's sabotage causes the demonstration disaster, and Richmond later confronts Sherman about Buddy's actions.

Story Analysis

Sherman must reconcile his destructive alter ego, protect his scientific discovery, and preserve his relationship with Denise.

Plot Progression

1. A Formula With A Shadow
2. The Rival In The Mirror
3. Sabotage At The Demonstration
4. The Last Genetic Chase
5. Tears In The Fountain