Edna Turnblad

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fictional_character
gptkb:character
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:musical
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:Hairspray
gptkbp:character_traits humorous
overprotective
loving
gptkbp:conflict societal norms
personal insecurities
gptkbp:cultural_impact iconic character
gptkbp:cultural_significance LGBT icon
gptkbp:famous_quote “ Be proud of who you are.”
“ I just want to be a good mother.”
“ I love you, Tracy.”
“ I’m a big girl now!”
“ I’m just a mom.”
“ I’m not a monster, I’m a mother!”
“ I’m proud of you, Tracy.”
“ Life is a dance.”
“ Love is all that matters.”
“ You can’t change who you are.”
“ You can’t stop the beat!”
“ You have to be yourself.”
“ You have to follow your dreams.”
“ You’re a beautiful girl, Tracy.”
“ You’re beautiful just the way you are.”
“ You’re never too old to be a kid.”
You can't stop the beat.
gptkbp:famous_song Welcome to the 60s
I Know Where I've Been
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:Hairspray_(1988_film)
gptkbp:gender gptkb:Female
gptkbp:has_family gptkb:marriage
gptkb:Tracy_Turnblad
gptkb:Wilbur_Turnblad
gptkb:Mother
gptkbp:has_occupation dressmaker
gptkbp:has_relationship_with gptkb:Wilbur_Turnblad
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Edna Turnblad
gptkbp:influence gptkb:LGBTQ+_representation
gptkb:feminism
gptkbp:inspiration Divine's performance
John Waters' vision
gptkbp:is_known_for supporting her daughter
gptkbp:is_married_to gptkb:Wilbur_Turnblad
gptkbp:is_part_of Hairspray musical
Hairspray film
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as gptkb:Nikki_Blonsky
gptkb:Divine
gptkb:Michelle_Pfeiffer
gptkb:John_Waters
gptkb:Harvey_Fierstein
gptkbp:last_appearance gptkb:Hairspray_Live!
gptkbp:lives_in gptkb:Baltimore
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Tracy_Turnblad
gptkbp:musical_number gptkb:The_Nicest_Kids_in_Town
I Can Hear the Bells
Welcome to the 60s
Good Morning Baltimore
You’re Timeless to Me
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_appearance gptkb:Hairspray_Live!
gptkb:Hairspray_(1988_film)
gptkb:Hairspray_(2007_film)
gptkbp:occupation dressmaker
gptkbp:personality_trait supportive
humorous
fashionable
overprotective
loving
self-conscious
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:John_Travolta
gptkb:Divine
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:Tracy_Turnblad
gptkb:Wilbur_Turnblad
gptkbp:resolution embraces her identity
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Baltimore,_Maryland
1960s Baltimore
gptkbp:theme gptkb:acceptance
body positivity
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hairspray
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4