16 TV Mums That Will Always Be Our FavouritesSkip To ContentHomepageSign InSearch BuzzFeedSearch BuzzFeedlol Badge Feedwin Badge Feedtrending Badge FeedCalifornia residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data.Do Not Sell My Personal Information 2022 BuzzFeed, Inc PressRSSPrivacyConsent PreferencesUser TermsAd ChoicesHelpContactSitemap Posted on 14 Mar 2021 16 TV Mums That Will Always Be Our FavouritesAunt Viv's dance scene empowered an entire generation.by by Hanifah RahmanBuzzFeed Staff, by Ada EnechiBuzzFeed StaffFacebookPinterestTwitterMailLink 1 Lucy from Rugrats Nickelodeon Dr. Lucy showed us that women can have it all – she had four kids, piloted jets for fun, and even delivered baby Dil. Oh, and before she became a doctor she was a singer! 2 Jay from My Wife and Kids Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF ABC Jay is proof that being a mum doesn’t mean you have to stop having fun – seriously, she was always laughing. Which is kind of surprising, cos if we had to put up with Michael’s shenanigans, we wouldn’t be amused. So Jay – we commend you! 3 Rochelle from Everybody Hates Chris Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF CBS Okay, so Rochelle was the kind of mum you don’t want to cross, but her strict parenting was endlessly entertaining. “I don't need this. My man has two jobs” will always be iconic. 4 Beth This is Us Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF NBC Whatever you think about Beth, we're sure you'll agree that she’s the one holding the Pearsons together. She doesn’t have it easy, but she supports everyone around her, and isn’t afraid to tell it as it is. Oh, and the woman can dance. 5 Maya from Girlfriends BET While we barely see Maya mothering in action, she’s the perfect example of a working woman who’s dedicated to her son but makes sure she finds the time to follow her dreams. 6 Dee from Moesha UPN Dee was a mother you looked up to. Never a hair out of place, highly educated, hard-working, and the perfect mother to her stepchildren. Even with all the trouble Moesha gave her, she treated Mo and Miles like her own. Her love knew no bounds. 7 Blanca from Pose Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF FX The connection may not have been biological, but you can't deny that the bond Blanca shared with Angel, Damon, and Papi was straight up maternal. She supported them and pushed them to follow their dreams, proving that blood isn’t always thicker than water. 8 Trudy from Proud Family Disney Channel In a house like the Prouds, you need a calm, reasonable head, and that was Trudy Proud. Even when Oscar was running a mess, she never strayed from her strict yet soothing tone. Trudy Proud is probably one of the most relatable mothers on TV, we can't wait to see her again with the reboot. 9 Veronica from Shameless Showtime Good mums are hard to come by in Shameless, but Veronica’s a great one. Even before she entered motherhood she was Fiona’s second-in-command, and when Ethel came along we saw her softer side. She never stops working to give her twins everything they need, and we love her for it. 10 Ophelia from How to Get Away with Murder ABC Ophelia belongs in the motherhood hall of fame, in our opinion. Sure, she may not have been perfect, but she never stopped trying her best for Annalise and was there for her whenever she needed her the most. 11 Bow from Black-ish Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF ABC Bow is the perfect antidote to Dre’s craziness – she’s the voice of reason in the Johnson family. Sure, she can sometimes be a little overbearing, but that’s what makes her so believable, and she’s so funny that it’s never annoying. 12 Lisa from Sister Sister ABC / The WB Everyone wanted Lisa to be their mum – she was one of the funniest mums of the '90s. Sure, she was straight-talking, but she was a softie at heart. Lisa and Ray's tension was greater than Rachel and Ross' and provided us with endless entertainment. 13 Tanya from That s So Raven Disney Channel You know when you can tell someone just loves to be a mother? That was Tanya Baxter. Tanya gave her whole life to her family and even when she decided she wanted to go to law school, she still maintained the household and showed love to her kids. Tanya could do it all. 14 Maya from Scandal Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF ABC Ok yes, Maya was a terrorist and yes, she tried to kill Olivia's father but does that make her a bad mother? No, just a bad person, we think. Maya would literally kill for Olivia, it's not something we endorse but we think that shows how deep (but dysfunctional) her love was for her daughter. Not the best example, but great to watch. 15 Aunt Viv from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF NBC Original Aunt Viv will be talked about as one of the best TV mothers of all time for the rest of our lives. A scholar, an activist, a ballet dancer, and a mother you trusted like your own. They don't write them like Aunt Viv anymore. 16 And of course Viola from The Fresh Prince NBC You can't speak about Aunt Viv and not mention her older sister Viola. It takes a lot for a mother to send her only child across the country for a better life – it's a completely selfless act. Viola did everything in her power to make sure Will had the best in life, even if that meant she had to sacrifice, and that's what being a mother is really all about. Share This ArticleFacebook PinterestTwitterMailLink TV and MoviesGet all the best moments in pop culture & entertainment delivered to your inbox.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.