Pixar's latest outing to focus on family relationships, Turning Red, follows on Meilin Lee and her troubled relationship with her mom. Ming Lee has become the latest in a long line of important mother figures in Pixar's stories. The studio is known for its excellent animation features that have fun tales that everyone can relate to in some way, especially when the premise revolves around the importance of family. Pixar mothers are usually gentle and, most times, eventually come around to being understanding.
With all this being said, these Pixar moms in family-related movies are all entirely different and can be represented by each zodiac sign. After all, not every mother parents in the same way because each has complex experiences and personalities.
Updated on December 5th, 2022 by Amanda Bruce: While Pixar projects like Onward, Turning Red, and Luca found success thanks to Disney Plus, Pixar's next project, Elemental is set to get a wide theatrical release instead. Not much is known about the movie just yet other than it focusing on how much two very different people can have in common. Pixar fans might just find another mother (or two) there, but for now, these moms represent the studio's diverse characters very well.
Aries: Mama Imelda (Coco, 2017)
Mama Imelda is Miguel's great-grandmother in Coco, one of the best animated musicals, who becomes outraged when she realizes he accidentally trapped himself in their world to find Mama Coco's husband who he thinks is a famous musician.
She is a fiery Aries who is very combative and passionate. She often doesn't stay upset as she is optimistic about life. Not to mention, she is a domineering figure who makes sure her entire family line is protected.
Taurus: Mama Coco (Coco, 2017)
Mama Coco is the elder of Miguel's family in Pixar's Coco and, as such, she is someone that everyone loves and has relied on in some way or another. She is someone who craves stability, because of her past, and she is stubbornly untrusting of people she doesn't like.
As a classic Taurus, Mama Coco is fiercely loyal to her family and she is a calm fixture in the family who rarely gets upset. She is also an amazing listener and, even in her old age, she finds joy and peace in everything she sees.
Gemini: Queen Elinor (Brave, 2012)
Queen Elinor is the mother of Disney princess Merida in Brave who wants her daughter to behave like a lady and marry someone her father chooses. She is very flexible and clever when it comes to dealing with her own marriage and Merida's three hungry little brothers.
With this being said, Elinor is a Gemini who is prone to changing her personality because, when she transforms into a bear, she can switch from friendly to scary really quickly. Not to mention, as a Gemini, she is a lively and active person with a strong loyal heart.
Cancer: Daniela Paguro (Luca, 2021)
Daniela Paguro is the titular character's mom in Luca. As one of Luca's best characters, Daniela worries about him going to the surface and getting hurt by the humans. She is protective and emotional when it comes to keeping Luca safe, which makes sense considering she's a Cancer.
She is protective of Luca to an unhealthy degree because Cancers feel so strongly about everything in their lives that they care about. While she may get upset at the moment, she really is just worried about her son having a good life.
Leo: Mrs. Incredible (The Incredibles, 2004)
Helen Parr, also known as Elastigirl and Mrs. Incredible, is one of the most iconic characters from The Incredibles, one of the greatest and most original superhero movies, as she takes care of her family all while garnering a reputation for herself as a great superhero.
She doesn't search for the spotlight, it finds her and that's why she's the perfect Leo. As a Leo, Helen can draw the attention of any room she's in, and she is talented at balancing everything in her life. Though she's very humble and loves her family, she is also one of the most flexible.
Virgo: Mrs. Davis (Toy Story, 1995)
Andy's mom, Mrs. Davis, from the Toy Story franchise, is a normal, concerned mom who loves her son and daughter, but feels saddened by the fact that they are growing up so fast.
It's clear that she's a Virgo because she is always trying to get Andy to clean up his toys, and she resorts to organizing and cleaning whenever she feels a little down. She is a sweet woman who loves to focus on the small details of life that make her happy like her kids.
Libra: The Queen (A Bug's Life, 1998)
The Queen from A Bug's Life tries to help out her daughter, Atta, who is set to inherit her crown very soon. She uses her sense of humor and her outgoing personality to distract Atta and give her the confidence boost she needs, which is exactly what a Libra would do.
As a Libra, The Queen is set on being fair to all of her subjects while also being kind and friendly to everyone she meets. There is an easiness about her that makes her a calming and genuine presence in one's life.
Scorpio: Grandma Wu (Turning Red, 2022)
Grandma Wu is Ming Lee's mother in Turning Red who she often feels like she can never please. Because she can be so mysterious and aloof with an intimidating look about her, Wu has all the tell-tale signs of being a Scorpio.
She is bold, determined and mystical as she tries to help Mei go through her transition and get rid of her red panda. She has a great awareness, but because she is a Scorpio she has a tough time with communicating her appreciation for her family.
Sagittarius: Jenny (Finding Dory, 2016)
Jenny, who first shows up in Finding Dory, is Dory's mom who she accidentally gets separated from. Jenny is a good mom who lets her child roam, and she wants to give Dory the best life she can without taking away her daughter's freedom.
As a Sagittarius, Jenny cares about free will, and she thinks about her life in a very intellectual way. She is just as spontaneous and fun as Dory and together they make an iconic mother-daughter duo as Sagittarians.
Capricorn: Ming Lee (Turning Red, 2022)
Pixar's Turning Red, a film packed with relatable moments, features Ming Lee, a mother who works hard and cares, maybe a little too much, about what her teenage daughter is up to. She's very goal-oriented and focused on being reputable, which makes sense for her as a Capricorn.
Capricorns are very entrepreneurial and tend to work best when they do things by and for themselves. Though Ming has trouble controlling Mei and keeping her safe, her Capricorn instincts force her to take action in her daughter's life when she can.
Aquarius: Laurel Lightfoot (Onward, 2020)
Laurel Lightfoot from Disney Pixar's Onward is a kind and eccentric woman who is protective of the sons that she loves very much. She is super clever and optimistic, making her an ideal Aquarius.
As an Aquarian, she sees things differently than most people and tends to be extremely creative in how she cheers up her sons. She's not someone who can be easily classified because she has both outgoing and introverted traits.
Pisces: Jill Anderson (Inside Out, 2015)
Jill Anderson is Riley's mother in Inside Out who is focused on understanding why her daughter is so upset after moving to San Francisco. She is incredibly emotionally aware of how Riley is feeling even if she doesn't know what to do about, which shows she's a Pisces.
As a Pisces, Jill is open-minded and wise, but even when she can sense how other people are feeling, she can't necessarily fix the situation and make them happy. She does all she can do, which is listen.