<P> Morticia was portrayed by Carolyn Jones in the television series of the 1960s and by Anjelica Huston in The Addams Family ( 1991 ) and its sequel Addams Family Values ( 1993 ) . Huston 's portrayal of Morticia was always illuminated by a ghostly glow around the eyes , which became most noticeable when she was standing or lying in dim light . Daryl Hannah played Morticia in the 1998 film Addams Family Reunion . Canadian actress Ellie Harvie played Morticia in the revival series , The New Addams Family . In the first animated series made in 1973 , Morticia was voiced by Janet Waldo . Jones also voiced this character in an episode of The New Scooby - Doo Movies that featured the family . In the 1992 animated series , she was voiced by Nancy Linari . In the 2010 Broadway musical , Morticia was portrayed by Bebe Neuwirth . Brooke Shields replaced her in the role of Morticia on June 28 , 2011 . </P>
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Carolyn Jones Anjelica Huston Daryl Hannah Ellie Harvie Bebe Neuwirth Brooke Shields