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Celebrity Mothers Day Exhibit - Special Event

CELEBRATING CELEBRITY MOTHERS

WITH MOTHERS DAY EXHIBIT

AT THE HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM

Open Through-Out the Month of May

PHOTO CREDITS By Bill Dow, Courtesy of 

The Hollywood Museum

       The personalities turned out to celebratetheir favorite topic this time of year - Their Mothers. Among the speakers wereTV Moms: Michael Learned (The Waltons) and Ilene Graff (Mr Belvedere); as wellas, Erin Murphy, (Bewitched) George Chakiris (Academy Award winner for WestSide Story), Jerry Mathers (Leave it to Beaver) and Ruta Lee (Seven Brides forSeven Brothers/Funny Face)

Hollywood Museum Founder, President and Curator Donelle Dadigan, Welocmes The Evening's Celebrity Guest.

     Hollywood Mothers - The term brings to mindimages ranging from Mrs. Brady to Mommy Dearest. The reality falls somewhere inbetween. 

Lily Tomlin & Mom Lillie Mae

    Two years in the making and originallyscheduled for Mother's Day in 2020. This remarkable collection features photosdedicated to the most celebrated working moms in entertainment, in loving andamusing images with their families. The Hollywood Museum has collected personaland professional photographs from some of the most recognized names in TV andfilm, featuring their own mothers or as moms themselves, and organized anexhibit in the museum's famous Historic Photo Gallery. 

 L-R Marilyn, Jerry and Teresa Mathers (Leave It To Beaver)

 Erin Murphy with photos of her children 

(Tabita on Bewitched).

L-R Michael Learned, Erin Murphy, Donelle Dadigan, Llene Graff and Ruta Lee.

       “For most, our mother is your first friend,your best friend, your forever friend.  Our mother’s love is unconditionaland only grows stronger over a lifetime,” says Donelle DadiganFounder/President of the Hollywood Museum). "In celebration of thisone-of-a-kind relationship, the Hollywood Museum is presenting anever-before-seen collection of images dedicated to that special woman in ourlives for the week leading into and following Mother's Day.  Sons andDaughters have a special bond with their mothers and they pass on that love totheir own children. Our exhibit personifies that fact, given the overwhelmingresponse from entertainments elite that responded to the call for entries,offering their favorite and private images to say “Happy Mother’s Day” tocelebrate the most caring and inspiring women in their lives."

 L-R Chrystee Pharris (Monogamy), Darby Hinton (Daniel Boone) and Dasisy Eagan (Good Trouble).

Ruta Lee (Funny Face), With Photos Of Her 

Mom and Grandmother

       Among the personalities in attendance were BobBergen (Voice of Porky Pig), Carolyn Hennesy (General Hospital), Alice AmterBig Bang Theory), Anson Williams (Happy Days), Chris Levine (Anabolic Life),Chrystee Pharris (Passions),  Alyssa de Boisblanc (Secrets of Summer),Conner Dean (911), Daisy Eagan (Les Miserable and the youngest TONY awardwinner for My Secret Garden), Darby Hinton (Daniel Boone), Diana LansleenY&R/Days of Our Lives), Elaine Ballace (The Rich & the Ruthless),Geoffrey Mark (Emmy Winner/Grammy Nominee), Hank Garrett (Car 54 Where AreYour), Herbie J Pilato (Host of Then Again), Jax Malcom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend),Kat Kramer (Child of the 70s), Karen Sharpe (Golden Globe winner), Kate LinderY&R), Kathy Garver (Family Affair), Kym Karath (Sound of Music), LeePurcell (Valley Girl), Ro Brooks (Tyler Perry's The Have and Have Nots), SteveWishnoff (OZ), Tyrone DuBose (Unsung), and more

Overviews 

    Included among the participants who submittedfamily photos for the exhibit currently on display at The Hollywood Museum areAdrienne Barbeau, Alison Arngrim, Angela Cartwright, Beyonce, Blyth Danner, BobBergen, Brad Pitt, Brittney Spears, Carl Reiner, Carrie Fisher, CassandraPeterson, Charlize Theron, Chita Rivera, Ciara, Cloris Leachman, Conner Dean,Connie Stevens, Darby Hinton, Dakota Johnson, Dawn Wells, Debbie Reynolds, DeeWallace, Diana Lansleen, Donna Karan, Donna Mills, Drew Barrymore, FrancisFisher, Francesca Eastwood, Gabriel Stone, Gates McFadden, Gene Lockhart,Geoffrey Mark, George Chakiris, Geri Jewell, Gilbert Gottfried, Gloria Allred,Gloria Steinem, Goldie Hawn, Gwen Stefanie, Halle Berry, Ilene Graff, JackJones, Jade Barrymore, Jax Malcolm, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Garner, JenniferLopez, Jerry Mathers, Jessica Alba, Jessica Simpson, Joan Van Ark, JoannaKerns, Joely Fisher, Jon Provost, Julie Newmar, Judy Norton, Judy Tenuta, JuneLockhart, Kathleen Lockhart, Kim Kardashian, Karen Grassle, Kate Linder, KathyGarver, Kellie Martin, Lee Purcell, Leeza Gibbons, Lily Tomlin, Linda Purl,Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Madonna, Marilu Henner, Marion Ross, MichaelFeinstein, Michael Learned, Melanie Griffith, Nikka Lanzarone, Norma MacMillan,Olympia Dukakis, Reese Witherspoon, Rich Little, Rose Marie, Roslyn Kind, RutaLee, Sally Jesse Raphael, Sandra Bullock, Selena Gomez, Stefanie Powers, TinaFay, Tippi Hedren, Tom Cruise, Valerie Harper, Vincent De Paul and many more.

 L-R Ben Lanzarone (Dynasty), and Llene Graff (Mr. Belvedere) with of her mother and daughter Nikko Graff.

Bob Bergen (Voice of Porky Pig)

 Kate Linder (The Young and The Restless) with photos of her mom Molly Wolbeck.

   The HollywoodMuseum in the historic Max Factor Building is a 501(c)(3) non-profitcorporation showcasing more than 10,000 Authentic Show Business Treasures,spotlighting 100 years of Hollywood history -from the Silents to Talkies, toHollywood's Golden Era, Film Noir, Television and its Pioneer Years, throughthe rebellious 60s, special effects 70s, evolving 80s, involved 90s,technological 2000s, and beyond to current day heartthrobs! The Hollywood Museum'sexhibits showcase the best in film, network and cable television, and newdigital platforms featuring iconic and fan favorites! The Hollywood Museum inthe historic Max Factor Building is the Official Museum of Hollywood and offersvisitors the most extensive collection of Hollywood memorabilia in the world -featuring the glamour of Hollywood legends and stars - past, present and in themaking. The Hollywood Museum offers one-of-a-kind costumes, props, photographs,scripts, stars' car collections, personal artifacts, posters, and memorabiliafrom favorite stars, films and TV shows. Located in the heart of Hollywood, atthe corner of Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave, just steps from the HollywoodWalk of Fame, the Hollywood Museum has been named the #1 top tourist attractionin Hollywood by LA Weekly, and one of the "Top 10" Museums in LA bythe LA Tourism and Convention Board and Trip Advisor.

L-R Emmy Winners Geofrey Mark and Carolyn Hennesy with Daniel Boon star Darby Hinton.

Carolyn Hennesy (General Hospital), gets a jump on the Celebrity guest viewing the photos.

REGULAR HOURS: Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 am -5:00 pm

TICKETS: $15 Adults: $12 Seniors (62+): $12for students with ID and $5 Children under 5.

ADDRESS: 1660 N. Highland Ave. (at HollywoodBlvd.), Los Angeles, CA 90028

MUSEUM INFO: www.TheHollywoodMuseum.com orTel: (323) 464-7776

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