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Geek Vibes Nation
5 days ago
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- Geek Vibes Nation
America's Favorite On-Screen Moms: A State-by-State Look
Fictional mothers from TV shows and movies have long captured our hearts, from nurturing matriarchs to fierce dragon queens. These iconic characters shape how we view family and leave a lasting mark on pop culture. But which on-screen moms are Americans searching for most? A recent study dives into Google Trends data to reveal the most-searched fictional mothers in every U.S. state, uncovering some unexpected favorites. Using search patterns from the past year, Privacy Journal mapped out the fictional moms who dominate online interest across the country. Keep reading to discover which TV and movie moms resonate most in each state. Top Fictional Moms Ranked The study ranks the most-searched fictional mothers based on Google Trends data. Here's how they stack up: Fictional Mom Number of States Morticia Addams 12 Daenerys Targaryen 12 Lorelai Gilmore 10 Marge Simpson 6 Elastigirl 4 Aunt May 2 Queen Elinor 1 Sarah Connor 1 Sophia Petrillo 1 Renee Perry 1 Lois Griffin 1 State-by-State Breakdown The study reveals fascinating regional preferences for fictional moms. Below is a detailed look at the most-searched mother in each state, along with the show or movie they're from: State Fictional Mom Show/Movie Alabama Morticia Addams The Addams Family Alaska Daenerys Targaryen Game of Thrones Arizona Elastigirl The Incredibles Arkansas Elastigirl The Incredibles California Lorelai Gilmore Gilmore Girls Colorado Elastigirl The Incredibles Connecticut Daenerys Targaryen Game of Thrones Delaware Queen Elinor Brave Florida Sarah Connor Terminator Georgia Lorelai Gilmore Gilmore Girls Hawaii Daenerys Targaryen Game of Thrones Idaho Morticia Addams The Addams Family Illinois Marge Simpson The Simpsons Indiana Morticia Addams The Addams Family Iowa Daenerys Targaryen Game of Thrones Kansas Morticia Addams The Addams Family Kentucky Morticia Addams The Addams Family Louisiana Morticia Addams The Addams Family Maine Daenerys Targaryen Game of Thrones Maryland Daenerys Targaryen Game of Thrones Massachusetts Marge Simpson The Simpsons Michigan Lorelai Gilmore Gilmore Girls Minnesota Lorelai Gilmore Gilmore Girls Mississippi Morticia Addams The Addams Family Missouri Daenerys Targaryen Game of Thrones Montana Lorelai Gilmore Gilmore Girls Nebraska Daenerys Targaryen Game of Thrones Nevada Morticia Addams The Addams Family New Hampshire Daenerys Targaryen Game of Thrones New Jersey Lorelai Gilmore Gilmore Girls New Mexico Morticia Addams The Addams Family New York Lorelai Gilmore Gilmore Girls North Carolina Marge Simpson The Simpsons North Dakota Sophia Petrillo Golden Girls Ohio Marge Simpson The Simpsons Oklahoma Morticia Addams The Addams Family Oregon Morticia Addams The Addams Family Pennsylvania Lorelai Gilmore Gilmore Girls Rhode Island Aunt May Spider-Man South Carolina Daenerys Targaryen Game of Thrones South Dakota Renee Perry Desperate Housewives Tennessee Daenerys Targaryen Game of Thrones Texas Lorelai Gilmore Gilmore Girls Utah Daenerys Targaryen Game of Thrones Vermont Elastigirl The Incredibles Virginia Lorelai Gilmore Gilmore Girls Washington Marge Simpson The Simpsons West Virginia Morticia Addams The Addams Family Wisconsin Marge Simpson The Simpsons Wyoming Lois Griffin Family Guy District of Columbia Aunt May Spider-Man Morticia Addams: America's Gothic Mom Icon Tied for first place, Morticia Addams from The Addams Family reigns supreme in 12 states, including Alabama, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, and West Virginia. Known for her eerie elegance, Morticia blends devotion to her quirky family with a timeless gothic charm. Her popularity shines in Southern and Western states, where her unique blend of warmth and boundary-setting resonates. From Carolyn Jones' 1960s TV portrayal to Anjelica Huston's film role and Catherine Zeta-Jones' recent Wednesday performance, Morticia's allure endures, celebrating individuality and family pride. Daenerys Targaryen: The Dragon Queen of Search Tied for second with 12 states, Game of Thrones ' Daenerys Targaryen dominates searches in Alaska, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. Played by Emilia Clarke, Daenerys embodies fierce maternal instincts as the 'Mother of Dragons,' protecting her 'children' with unwavering resolve. Her appeal spans from New England to the Pacific, reflecting a universal admiration for her blend of nurturing and discipline. Daenerys' complex journey makes her a powerful symbol of motherhood that transcends borders. Lorelai Gilmore: The Witty Mom Next Door In third place, Gilmore Girls ' Lorelai Gilmore captures 10 states: California, Georgia, Texas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Portrayed by Lauren Graham, Lorelai's fast-talking, pop culture-savvy parenting style sparks a redefinition of TV motherhood. Popular in urban and college-heavy states, Lorelai's close yet authoritative bond with daughter Rory appeals to a wide audience. Her modern, friendship-based approach, paired with protective instincts, makes her a beloved character. Marge Simpson: The Heart of Springfield Marge Simpson from The Simpsons tops searches in six states: Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, Washington, and Wisconsin. Voiced by Julie Kavner since 1989, Marge's patient, kind-hearted mothering—paired with occasional bursts of rebellion—has cemented her as a cultural icon. Her dominance in states with strong family values and industrial roots highlights her relatable, grounded approach to managing chaos while staying fiercely protective. Elastigirl: The Superhero Mom Helen Parr, aka Elastigirl from The Incredibles , stretches into the top five with four states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, and Vermont. Voiced by Holly Hunter, Elastigirl balances superhero feats with everyday parenting, embodying the ultimate multitasker. Her caring yet authoritative style, paired with her refusal to lose her identity, offers an empowering vision of motherhood that resonates widely. Other Notable Moms While the top five dominate, some states have unique favorites: Aunt May ( Spider-Man ) wins in Rhode Island and the District of Columbia, loved for her enduring role as Peter Parker's guardian. ( ) wins in Rhode Island and the District of Columbia, loved for her enduring role as Peter Parker's guardian. Queen Elinor ( Brave ) takes Delaware, reflecting her regal yet relatable parenting. ( ) takes Delaware, reflecting her regal yet relatable parenting. Sarah Connor ( Terminator ) rules Florida, showcasing her action-hero mom status. ( ) rules Florida, showcasing her action-hero mom status. Sophia Petrillo ( Golden Girls ) charms North Dakota with her witty wisdom. ( ) charms North Dakota with her witty wisdom. Renee Perry ( Desperate Housewives ) takes South Dakota, and Lois Griffin ( Family Guy ) wins Wyoming. How the Study Was Conducted Privacy Journal analyzed Google Trends data over the past 12 months, focusing on iconic fictional mothers from TV shows and films. Search volumes were examined state-by-state, using character names alongside terms like 'mom,' 'mom,' or 'mother-right,' or their show/movie titles to ensure accuracy. CEO's Commentary 'Americans seem drawn to strong, independent moms,' says Mauricio Preuss, president of Privacy Journal. 'High search volume doesn't always indicate popularity—people might be curious about a character due to recent releases or simply want to learn more about them.'
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Gilmore Girls' fame Lauren Graham joins cast of Colleen Hoover adaptation 'Reminders Of Him'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actress Lauren Graham , who is best known for portraying Lorelai Gilmore on the comedy drama TV series ' Gilmore Girls ', has joined the cast of ' Reminders of Him ', Universal Pictures' adaptation of the novel by 'It Ends With Us' author Colleen Hoover . She will be starring alongside Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, and Rudy Pankow, reported Deadline. 'Reminders of Him', which was first published in 2022, is the story of "Kenna Rowan (Monroe), a young mother who returns to her hometown after serving five years in prison for a tragic accident. Determined to reunite with her daughter, who is being raised by her late boyfriend's parents, Kenna faces judgment and resistance from the community, but nonetheless fights for redemption, forgiveness, and a second chance at love and motherhood," as reported by Deadline. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Graham plays Grace Landry, the mother of Kenna's late boyfriend, Scotty. 'Reminders of Him' is an upcoming romantic drama film directed by Vanessa Caswill, from a screenplay by Colleen Hoover and Lauren Levine, according to Deadline. Lauren received fame for her portrayal of Lorelai Gilmore on The WB series 'Gilmore Girls', for which she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Drama, and for playing Sarah Braverman on the NBC drama series Parenthood (2010-2015). She starred in movies including Sweet November (2001), Bad Santa (2003), The Pacifier (2005), Because I Said So (2007), Evan Almighty (2007), and Max (2015). In 2013, Graham published her debut novel with Ballantine Books, Someday, Someday, Maybe. In 2016, Graham reprised her role on a Gilmore Girls Netflix revival miniseries, A Year in the Life and published a memoir, Talking as Fast as I Can. Best Hindi Movies | Best Tamil Movies | Best Telugu Movies | Best english Movies | Best Malayalam Movies |
Buzz Feed
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
"Gilmore Girls" Turns 25 This Year, So Here Are 25 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About The Show, Straight From The Cast
This past weekend, Gilmore Girls creator and writer Amy Sherman-Palladino reunited with two of the show's stars — Lauren Graham (Lorelai Gilmore) and Kelly Bishop (Emily Gilmore) — at PaleyFest and shared all kinds of behind-the-scenes secrets and facts about the beloved show. Not to make you feel ancient or anything, this fall, Gilmore Girls officially turns 25. 25! Can you believe it??? I certainly can't! So, in honor of nearly a quarter century of the show that shaped so many young millennials's lives, here's everything we learned (plus some extra fun facts from over the years): 1. When Amy first pitched Gilmore Girls, it wasn't the show she came in to talk about at all. In fact, she'd pitched a different show entirely that she'd put a ton of work into, but they weren't interested. When they asked if she had anything else, she said, "There's a thing about like a mother and daughter and they're more like friends than mother and daughter." Despite her having nothing more than that prepared about the show, they said, "OK, we'll buy that." Amy said after getting out of the meeting, she turned to her manager and said, "I don't know what that show is. I don't have anything more than that, that's all I have." After that, Amy spent a weekend in Connecticut and came up with the details of the show. And thus, Gilmore Girls was born. 2. Lorelai Gilmore almost wasn't played by Lauren Graham. At the time of casting, she was attached to another show. Gilmore Girls 's casting director really wanted Amy to see Lauren for the role, wholeheartedly believing she'd been the perfect fit, but she was staunchly against it, saying, "I don't care, because if I can't have her, I don't want to see her.... I didn't want to fall in love with her.… If I can't have her, I don't want to know that she exists." Eventually, when Amy did see her audition, after the first line, she knew Lauren was her girl. "She walked in, and after her first line, I went, 'God damn it!' ...And that was it." Lauren said that, years later, a studio executive went up to her and said, "We traded you," in reference to how she ended up being able to play the iconic Lorelai Gilmore. Essentially NBC (who was behind the first show she was attached to) wanted a different actor for the role, and so they "traded her," so she could be on Gilmore Girls. 3. While you probably remember Melissa McCarthy as the actor behind the role of Sookie, Alex Borstein was actually the original Sookie in the show's unaired pilot. While Gilmore Girls didn't work out for her, she went on to star in another of Amy's shows, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Alex's then-husband, Jackson Douglas, actually went on to play Sookie's love interest, Jackson. The role was written for him, though he wasn't intended to be a series regular at the time. 4. Liza Weil, who played Paris, had actually auditioned to play Rory, but wasn't the right fit. Amy remembered her from the audition, though, and told ET,"she's unbelievably brilliant – she's like a master comedienne, so I just wrote her in." And so, Paris Geller was born. 5. The character of Luke Danes wasn't in the original Gilmore Girls script. He evolved from the character Daisy, who was who Amy originally wrote to run the diner. The WB wanted a male character added to the show, though, and so Daisy became Luke. 6. Speaking of big character switch-ups, Amy originally wanted Sookie to be a lesbian, but being that it was the early 2000s, the studios were against it. 7. The last four words of the Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life 2016 revival were initally intended to be the final four words of the original show. This was always the plan for Amy, but didn't get to make them happen before she exited the show. 8. There was almost a Gilmore Girls spin-off show called Windward Circle. It was set to be in Venice, California and would have been about Jess Mariano's life. The spin-off was reportedly canceled due to the high price of filming on-location in Venice. 9. Lane Kim's character was inspired by a real-life person — Amy's close friend, Helen Pai. Helen was also involved in the show and is credited as a producer. Here's a fun fact: Lane's band name, Hep Alien, is actually an anagram of Helen Pai's name. 10. In her memoir, The Third Gilmore Girl, Kelly commented on how Emily Gilmore as a character is so different from her. What drew her to the role, though, was the script and Amy's writing. She described reading it as like she "came home," saying, "I was reading my grandmother. I was reading my mother. I was reading the relationship between me and my mother between Rory and Lorelai. It completely made sense, and it was funny!" 11. When Lauren first read the script, she fell in love with it, describing it as feeling like her perfect match — like a boyfriend — but as a role. 12. Chris Pine, Ryan Gosling, and Anna Kendrick all auditioned for supporting roles on the show, though none of them got the part. Ryan auditioned to play a football player, Anna auditioned for a guest spot, and — in his first professional Hollywood audition — Chris Pine auditioned to play someone's boyfriend. 13. Playing Rory Gilmore was Alexis Bledel's first big, professional role (aside from being an uncredited extra in Wes Anderson's Rushmore). She was still a student at NYU at the time, and was auditioning and modeling. Being a bit of a novice in the industry, Alexis grew fairly impatient with the Gilmore casting process, telling Seth Meyers that she had a bit of attitude with them. She noted that she was sick at the time and had kept being called back for auditions over and over again. "I think I went, like, six times. Oddly, I wasn't a very seasoned actor at all. I didn't know the process. I grew a tad bit impatient. I had a little attitude, and our boss really liked that a lot. She was like, 'That's our girl!' I was like, 'Are you guys going to bring me back again?' and she was like, 'I like that, that's perfect.'" 14. Scott Patterson was the only actor who auditioned to play Luke. "'Amy said, 'I don't need to see anyone else. He's 100 percent it,'" casting director Mara Casey told Vanity Fair."That [had never happened] before. And I credit her for having the vision to know what she wants, and to know what works — and I credit Scott for coming in and just completely inhabiting the character the way we all saw it.' 15. Amy revealed that she got a lot of "weird pushback" from the studio on the show about things like why Rory wasn't having more sex or why Lorelai wasn't being "more of a mom," to which Amy teasingly replied, "Because she's in fucking high school and not everyone blows someone in the bathroom... Because that's not what the show is." 16. Amy is known for her long scripts and quick-witted, fast talking characters, and so, the cast had to make some adjustments to keep up with the pace of the show's dialogue. For Lauren and Scott, that meant quitting smoking. For reference, the scripts were about 80 pages long on average — nearly twice the length of the industry standard. In addition to changes the actors made, the show also had its own dialogue coach — George Bell — who helped the cast with their talking speed and consistency. 17. Kirk Gleason (played by Sean Gunn) was inspired by Amy's father, who was an actor and writer who typically "would get a different hat and different name each week." So, Kirk did the same, taking on just about every odd job you could imagine in Stars Hollow. Kirk also wasn't the first character Sean played on the show. Originally, he was Mick — Lorelai's DSL installer. They did casting for a swan-delivery guy for an upcoming episode, but Amy had really liked Sean, so she invited him back. And, it turns out, the reason he appears as Kirk — a totally different character — is simply because Amy forgot she'd already named him, according to Sean. 18. Alexis and Lauren weren't as big of coffee fanatics as Lorelai and Rory were. In fact, Alexis's cup was usually filled with soda, while Lauren's was typically filled with water. Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions / Warner Bros. Television 19. According to Lauren, there was a quick turnaround time between when an episode's script was done and when they were to shoot. She teasingly noted that this was, in part, to avoid the studio giving their notes on it. Amy would finish the script the night before and it'd be in the cast's hands when they were getting their makeup done the next morning. Scott Humbert / ©The CW /Courtesy Everett Collection 20. Rory and Lorelai are often seen eating on the show, from takeout to Friday night dinners to meals at Luke's. Lauren and Alexis actually started off really eating the food on camera, as Alexis told Today that "it really bothers [her] when actors don't eat the food that's in the scene." Though, due to the number of takes they'd have to do and the amount of food, they eventually began using spit buckets rather than swallowing the food to prevent repeat stomach issues. Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions / Warner Bros. Television 21. Gilmore Girls was filmed on a lot in Burbank, California, which was obviously very different temperature-wise from snowy, wintery Connecticut at times. Melissa recounted that "sometimes [they] were, like, crammed into small things with coats on but it was actually like 112 degrees in Burbank," as the show was often set during the autumn or winter months. In fact, when they were doing their first poster for the show, someone passed out from being so bundled up in the heat. Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions / Warner Bros. Television 22. The set of Stars Hollow has been repurposed and used for several other shows over the years, including Pretty Little Liars and Riverdale. Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions / Warner Bros. Television 23. The show is, of course, praised for it's plethora of quick-witted pop culture references, but Amy's absolute favorite is a reference she made to pianist, actor, and radio personality Oscar Levant. She joked that the reference "pissed WB off to no end," saying, "I just remember them calling and saying, 'No one is going to know who he is.' And I said, 'There are six gay guys listening to him right now. And I'll have a Justin Timberlake reference on the next page.'" The WB / @gilmoregirlsrevival2016 / Tumblr / Via 24. Unlike her character, Lauren loved the Friday night dinners on the show — in fact, they were her favorite scenes to film. However, they also took a long time to shoot because of the multiple camera angles, and — unfortunately — she said, "the food was always terrible." Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions / Warner Bros. Television 25. And finally, in a very Lorelai Gilmore move, Lauren was always there to offer Alexis a helping Being that Alexis was a newbie to filming a TV show, she struggled to hit her marks. So, Lauren is often seen in early episodes of the show wrapping an arm around Alexis or affectionately leading her around to make sure Alexis is standing in the right place to deliver her lines to the camera. Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions / Warner Bros. Television Lauren told Today, "I remember a lot of times just kind of grabbing her, just kind of leading her arm. So, in the beginning, people are like, 'You have such great chemistry.' And I'm like, 'I'm mauling her. That's why.'" Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions / Warner Bros. Television go rewatch Gilmore Girls again.
