Thelma is the widowed matriarch of a rural Southern family. They encounter his estranged older brother, Esau, and the matriarch, Rebekah. Margaret Schlegel befriends the Wilcox matriarch, Ruth. She received rave reviews for her portrayal of Dorothy Needham, the family matriarch. Esme is Carlisle's wife and the family matriarch. Wayans is also best known as the family matriarch of The Wayans Family. Esther is the matriarch of the Mikaelson family. Each family unit is led by an older cow known as the matriarch. Moira is the matriarch of the Rose family. Lily is the matriarch of the Munster family. Finally, Alex assumes the role of family matriarch. The role of the family matriarch, Miss Ellie, brought her renewed international recognition. Judy Moran is the matriarch of the family. Trump was considered the matriarch of the Trump family. Baa is the matriarch of the Thakkar family.