The Greatest Movie Moms
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The Greatest Movie Moms

Mother's Day is a time for family, fun, and a little friendly competition, like deciding which mother is the greatest of all time. Rank your favorites!

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1 Mrs. Gump (Sally Field), Forrest Gump
Mrs. Gump guides her son, Forrest, through tough times, giving him wisdom and allowing him to get all the sweetness out of life. 697 2037
2 Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock), The Blind Side
Blood ties aren't neccessary for love, and Leigh Anne's love for her adopted son, Michael, is as big as Michael himself. 502 1938
3 Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), Terminator 2: Judgment Day
This mom is as comfortable changing a diaper as handling a machine gun. She'll protect her son and humanity from anything and anyone. 492 1992
4 Elastigirl (Holly Hunter), The Incredibles
She's flexible, whether fighting crime or dealing with three unruly kids. Nobody messes with her family, not even super-villains. 487 1893
5 Ellen Griswold (Beverly D'Angelo), European Vacation
Only a mother with the patience of a saint could put up with the crazy Griswold clan. But Ellen is always there with unconditional love. 92 1542
6 Elaine Miller (Frances McDormand), Almost Famous
Her stern lectures are legendary, but Elaine's willing to compromise to make her son happy, letting him go on the road as a rock critic. -87 1519
7 Dorothy Boyd (Renee Zellweger), Jerry Maguire
This mom's a risk taker who's willing to go out on a limb to complete her family with superagent Jerry Maguire. -341 1455
8 Jane (Meryl Streep), It's Complicated
Jane has it all -- a great career, an affair with her ex-husband, and a relationship with a new man -- but gives it up to please her children. -352 1368
9 Grace Paxton (Mary Steenburgen), The Proposal
Mother knows best, and Grace is no exception. She makes her son's love welcome in her home and forces her husband and son to reconcile. -358 1348
10 Connie (Catherine Keener), Where the Wild Things Are
She may fight with her son, Max, but when he goes missing she's distraught. Still, she's ready with some cake upon his return. What a mom! -469 1309