Helen Mirren as Ruth, Oliver's mother. She is, at first, guarded toward Eleanor, but once she learns of the young girls past and her feeling for Oliver, Ruth welcomes her with open arms and heart
“When it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with what I do, then I'm already better than them.” ― Marilyn Monroe
Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton...Country Royalty, Duet Partners...A Twosome to Remember For the Ages On the Barry Gibb Pinned, "Islands In the Stream"--Still My Favorite Duet of ALL TIME and Dolly Is, Definately, One of My Favorite People!!