Gale Sondergaard is cast as Kelly's tyrannical mother.

He was also memorably cast as the Stooges' mother in their 1942 comedy Cactus Makes Perfect.

Preston was cast as Ben's mother following Emerson telling people at parties that she was desperate for a part on the show.

Christine Baranski, an alumna of Cybill, was cast as Leonard's mother.

Glee fans had previously lobbied for Menzel to be cast as Rachel's biological mother.

She was also cast as Andy García's mother in The Lost City (2005).

The idea of casting a man as Max's mother happened accidentally, Mr. Webre said.

She and Dany Robin, cast as her mother, would provide the glamour in the story.

Persia White has been cast as Bonnie's mother, Abby Bennett.

Curtis Hanson cast her again, as Eminem's mother in 8 Mile (2002).