The MCU’s number one mom gets some well-deserved recognition on Mother’s Day

In a universe populated with supportive moms (and one tremendous Aunt), fans have sung their praises for one of the MCU’s particularly “courageous leader[s],” in celebration of Mother’s Day. Giving a well-deserved shoutout to Queen Ramonda of the Black Panther series, one user took to Reddit to applaud the character — played by Angela Bassett — as “one of my favorite MCU Moms,” describing the former Wakandan Queen as “a fierce, strong and courageous leader of her people.” 

Heading to the comment section to voice their support, fellow fans praised Ramonda as “a strong leader in uncertain circumstances,” and remarked that her untimely death came “too soon.” Another user specifically praised Bassett’s performance of the beloved Queen, saying they were “happy they gave Angela Bassett more time to shine” in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. In addition to that sequel, Ramonda also appeared in the first Black Panther as well as Avengers: Endgame. 

Fans’ commitment to Ramonda is well-placed, given that the character broke new ground for the MCU. Bassett made history as the first actor to receive an Oscar nod for a Marvel film, following her 2023 nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role. Nowhere was the character’s motherhood more pronounced than in Wakanda Forever, when she mourned the death of her son T’Challa (played by the late Chadwick Boseman) during the film’s opening funeral scene. 

Earlier this year, Ramonda placed among We Got This Covered’s list of the best Moms in the MCU, joining the likes of Wanda Maximoff, Ant-Man’s Janet van Dyne and Spider-Man’s Aunt May. Additional characters appear on the list at the opposing end, with the likes of Moon Knight’s Wendy and Elias Spector and Guardians of the Galaxy’s Ego making the list for the MCU’s worst parents ever. 

Marvel fans’ Mother’s Day love extended to the comics universe, with one fan taking to Reddit to shout out “all The Mom’s of Marvel Comics,” including Hulk’s mother Rebecca Banner, Franklin Richards’ mother Sue, and Thor’s mother, Frigga.