In a recent podcast episode, Kathryn Hahn expressed her appreciation for being called 'Mother' by her LGBTQ+ fanbase, noting how it aligns with her image and roles. Discussing the term's roots in the queer ballroom scene of the 1980s with Amy Poehler, they emphasized its dual nature—combining respect and sensuality. Hahn compared her 'Mother' persona to Anne Bancroft's character in The Graduate, while Poehler noted it as a compliment that embodies wisdom and dominance, differentiating it from the more misogynistic term 'MILF' that they both criticized.
Hahn likened being 'mother' to the character of Anne Bancroft in The Graduate. She added, "there's a cougary vibe" to the adoration from her younger queer fans.
Amy Poehler articulated that, to her, "It's a way to compliment someone's wisdom and fortitude while still making them feel sexy."
The pair recognized the origins of the term 'Mother' in the queer ballroom scene in 1980s New York. "I love it. It moves me so much," said Hahn.
Hahn and Poehler criticized the term 'MILF' as being "from the dude's point of view in a gross, porny way."
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