Most Inspirational Movie Mothers

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List of the most inspirational mothers in film. These beloved movie moms stand out as some of the most nurturing, wise, and beloved characters in cinematic history. Well, not all of them - some stand as shining beacons of how not to raise children. The women on this list range from soccer moms to virtual super heroes, and both co-parents and famous single mothers round out the collection. Notably, a few well-known actresses made the list more than once, including Sally Field, Susan Sarandon, and Cher.

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Molly Weasley

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince More
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M'Lynn Eatenton

Steel Magnolias, Steel Magnolias
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Nina Banks

Father of the Bride, Father of the Bride Part II
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Fraulein Maria

The Sound of Music
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Mrs. Gump

Forrest Gump
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Beatrix Kiddo

Kill Bill Volume 2, Kill Bill: Vol. 3, Kill Bill Volume 1
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Annie Proffitt

Overboard
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Ellen Griswold

National Lampoon's European Vacation, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Vacation More
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Elastigirl

The Incredibles
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Marmee March

“ Little Women „
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Mrs. Jumbo

Dumbo
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Carol Connelly

As Good as It Gets
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Sarah Connor

The Terminator, Terminator Salvation, Terminator 2: Judgment Day
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Elaine Miller

Almost Famous
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Dorothy Boyd

Jerry Maguire
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Jackie Harrison

Stepmom
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Lora Meredith

Imitation of Life
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Mildred Pierce

Mildred Pierce, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
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Sheryl Hoover

Little Miss Sunshine
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Emma Horton

Terms of Endearment
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Florence "Rusty" Tullis

Mask
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Leigh Anne Touhy

The Blind Side
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Sarah Witting

Sarah, Plain and Tall, Skylark More
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Aurora Greenway

Terms of Endearment, The Evening Star
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Christine Collins

Changeling
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Donna

Mamma Mia!
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Erin Brockovich

Erin Brockovich
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Rachel Flax

“ Mermaids „
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Rose Hovick

Gypsy
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Ma Joad

The Grapes of Wrath
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Sylvia Llewelyn Davies

Finding Neverland
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Novalee Nation

Where the Heart Is
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Joan Crawford

Mommie Dearest
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