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Stars Bring Their Moms to the Oscars
14 Sep
Summary
- Celebrities often bring their mothers as dates to major awards ceremonies.
- Some stars have credited their mothers' support for their success.
- Mothers have shared pride and humorous anecdotes from the red carpet.
Awards ceremonies have become a stage for celebrities to honor their mothers, often bringing them as their plus-ones. Michael B. Jordan, for instance, has frequently been accompanied by his mother, Donna Jordan, to events like the Academy Awards. Bradley Cooper’s mother, Gloria Campano, is a regular awards show companion, with Cooper noting her enjoyable company and candid opinions.
Other stars also share this tradition. Ariana Grande attended the 2020 Grammy Awards with her parents, Joan Grande and Ed Butera, even altering song lyrics to honor her father. Glen Powell's parents, Cyndy and Glen Powell Sr., have also been present at events like the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, with his mother expressing immense pride in his journey.
Sebastian Stan was accompanied by his mother, Georgeta Orlovschi, to the 97th Academy Awards, where she shared her deep pride in his hard work. Javier Bardem dedicated his 2008 Best Supporting Actor Oscar to his late mother, Pilar Bardem, celebrating her contribution to Spanish cinema.
Jennifer Lawrence's parents, Karen and Gary Lawrence, once took home her Best Actress Oscar, finding it odd to have on display. Leonardo DiCaprio’s mother, Irmelin Indenbirken, is a consistent red carpet companion, and he acknowledged his parents' crucial role in his success during his acceptance speech. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s mother, Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda, always knew he would reach the Oscars, accompanying him in 2017.
Taylor Swift’s mother, Andrea Swift, has not only attended events with her daughter but also presented her with an award in 2015. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon brought their mothers, Nancy Carlsson-Paige and Chris Anne Affleck, to the 1998 Oscars, with Affleck reflecting on the normalcy of celebrating with parents.
Jacob Elordi fulfilled a teenage promise by bringing his mother, Melissa Elordi, to the 2026 Oscars. Florence Pugh’s mother, Deborah Mackin, had a memorable encounter with Snoop Dogg at a post-Oscars party in 2020, leading to an early departure for Pugh. These instances showcase the profound connection between celebrities and their mothers amidst the spotlight.
