The Six Best TV Moms of the Millennial Generation
In honor of Mother’s Day, we thought it would be fun to highlight the most influential mother figures throughout our millennial television-viewing lives. We present to you our favorite six TV moms of the 1980s to present day, each of whom we admire for different qualities and attributes.
Roseanne - Roseanne TV sit-com (1988-1997)
For always keeping it real and calling everyone on their bullsh*t. She fought for her family fiercely, and ensured they would develop humorous personalities. She loved Halloween and nailed her husband with a prank every year. She mothered her younger sister whether it was wanted or not. Somehow, she always found a way to make light of a serious situation and that was as comforting as the hugs she gave.
Jill Taylor - Home Improvement TV sit-com (1991-1999)
For consistently pointing out the idiocy and dangers of an overly confident man wearing a tool belt. She also made the mom cut cute and accepted as… fate. Somehow, she maintained her cool while Tim worked out his deeply personal relationship issues on live television. She also allowed her personal life to be broadcast to the world well before social media made it a possibility.
Harriette Winslow - Family Matters TV sitcom (1989-1998)
For going on strike and holding strong when she had had enough of managing and caring for the entire household. She treated Steve Urkel with decency when he came over to terrorize her and her family, at the same time displaying guidance with clear communication. This woman taught boundaries with ourselves, and with other people. She gracefully accepted “Mother Winslow” (Carl’s mom) living with them. Wait, we take back the boundaries comment.
Rosita - Mommy Pig in SING (2016) and SING II (2021)
She exuded positivity and hope. She consistently encouraged her teammates and jumped on the opportunity to experience her own adventure away from her 20+ piglets, leaving her husband to manage the madness but not before inventing a machine overnight that would make it easy for all of them. She reminds us that mothers have their own dreams and aspirations and it is okay to reach for them.
Charlotte York - Sex in the City Series (1998-2004), Movies (2008, 2010) and And Just Like That series (2021-?)
She never gave up on the dream of motherhood. She refused to be stopped by fertility issues and found herself a partner who was supportive after the first one was…not. She was the number one cheerleader for all the people in her life. She always kept it classy and stylish.
Moira Rose - Schitt’s Creek Sit-Com (2015-2020)
Easily a favorite character for her theatrics and phrase turns. She solidified wearing the wig and designer clothing to the small town diner as an achievable reality. She demonstrated her artistic genius by salvaging The Crows Have Eyes III. Perhaps an accidental mother, she grew over time from not knowing her own daughter’s middle name to forming deep bonds with both children. She gradually set aside her narcissism in favor of true love and connection with her family. Who cares if that’s not really possible- it left us with all the warm fuzzies with simultaneous cheek pain from laughing.
Clearly, these women have inspired us both in unique ways through their individual characters. We want to know, who touched your heart as a mother, and why? You know the drill, let us know in the caaaawments!
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Rosita!!!! can 100% get behind on that one. Loved this issue :)
Interesting story about the women you chose.