There is nothing like the bond between a mother and her kids, and there are good reasons for that. Research has shown that when a child is distressed, a mother experiences the situation as if she were in that same distress. It’s the deepest kind of empathy through which mothers try to understand and respond to their kids’ feelings. This is why when people get famous and successful tend to show gratitude and love to their mothers.
“I love my Mom. I love her willingness to try anything. About 4 months ago she took off on this motorcycle with one of my dear friends from high school.”
"Mommy. You are my very first love. You were the first to pray for me, wrap your arms around me, nourish me, hold my fears, calm my pain, create space for my purpose in this world, allow me to understand my true worth, create with me.
16. Keanu Reeves & Patricia Taylor
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“I want to thank my Mom — who, when I said to her when I was 15, ’Is it okay if I’m an actor?’ she said ’Do whatever you wanna do, darling!’”
17. Lupita Nyong’o & Dorothy Nyong’o
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If you ever became famous and you were invited to a red carpet event for the first time, who would you choose as your plus one?
Please note: This article was updated in October 2021 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.