Top Ten TV Mom Crushes

Here we are folk's its Mother's Day weekend. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms reading this. We return with the subject of crushes, and for now my last blog on the crush topic (unless I can think of another one.) We cover ten TV mom's it seems everyone had a crush on from multiple generations. So let's get to it.

Beth Pearson

One of my favorite shows from the late 2010's, This Is Us graced us with no only engaging television for 6 seasons. It also blessed us with Beth Pearson, played by Susan Keleci Watson. Beth was soft spoken, but firm especially when it came to her husband Randall. She also had a sense of humor and very intelligent. Beth Pearson was very fine, elegant and snappy.

Lorelai Gilmore

Lorelai Gilmore was a witty firecracker on the WB's Gilmore Girls. Played by Lauren Graham, Lorelai was a quick thinker and very witty. She also loved her coffee, and referencing pop culture every chance she get's (something I love). Her icy blue eyes stole guys hearts on the show, and I'm sure several viewers.

Aunt Becky

When Full House was on the air during it's heyday, Uncle Jesse was famous for saying Have Mercy. With Aunt Becky by his side, who can blame him? Played by Lori Loughlin, she joined the cast in season 2 and went on to become one of the top TV mom crushes ever. Known for her various haircut styles that always complemented her, and her smile. She was one of the top crushes of many young men in the late 80's and early 90's. Besides her beauty, she was very sensible and level headed helping keep everyone else in the family sane, while maintaining her composure.

Neesee James

Neesee James was a mom the 2000's UPN show All Of Us, which was one of the first TV shows I recall that explored co-parenting and blended families. Now Neesee was a favorite of many, because Lisa Raye is gorgeous. That in itself was enough for most people to have a crush on Neesee. However in the confines of the show, she showed maturity and poise 99% of the time when it involved co-parenting. She however was not afraid to put her foot in someone's behind if needed. She also was a fierce protector of her son, and despite her strong demeanor was actually a big softie. 

Angie Lopez

The leading lady of the George Lopez Show, Angie Lopez was played by Constance Marie. One of the favorite TV mom's of the 2000's, Angie was a steady hand in the Lopez family. She always saw the best in people throughout the show's run and was very loving and caring for her husband and children. She also knew when to put George in his place, and it was usually at the right time. Angie always knew when to have fun and spice up her life, which some of her outfits surely drew in new fans.

Gabrielle Solis

When Desperate Housewives debuted in 2004, many eyes were set on the relatively unknown actress Eva Longoria who played Gabrielle Solis. Honestly, who didn't want to know more about her? Gabrielle was a trophy wife on the series, young, full of life and bored. She seduced a younger man which at the time the series aired. A bit high-maintenance she also had a pure heart and yearned for nothing more than to be a mom. Which she finally achieved becoming a mom, Gabrielle was one of the best most loving TV moms ever.

Wanda Mac

Aunt Wanda on The Bernie Mac Show is one of my favorite TV mom's. I personally have a big crush on Kellita Smith, and apparently a lot of others do too. The surrogate mother of Bernie Mac's nieces and nephews, it takes a special person to raise other people's kid's. And Ms. Wanda Mac did it effortlessly and without hesitation. While making moves in her executive role with AT&T and keeping Bernie from getting too wild. An underrated TV mom, but a top TV mom crush.

Rainbow Johnson

Dr. Rainbow Johnson played by Tracee Ellis Ross from one of the 2010's best comedies Black-ish. A tad quirky but very loving towards her family. She also was more than enough for her husband Dre keeping him in line. Rainbow became a favorite TV mom's for her personality and her derriere. Which was a natural progression from Ross's time on the sitcom Girlfriends.

Gloria Delgado-pritchett

Another favorite TV mom from a 2010's classic. Gloria Delgado-Pritchett played by Sofia Vegara in Modern Family. Another trophy wife from the TV world, married to the much older Jay played by Ed O'Neil. An aggressive firecracker, Gloria was snappy, fiery, and very outspoken. She was also proud of her heritage and made sure it was incorporated in the families daily lives. Not one to keep quiet to show she was more than a pretty face and shapely body. Which probably made her even more attractive to many.

Clair Huxtable

The personification of a classy TV Mom. Clair Huxtable played by Phylicia Rashad in old school words, had it going on. A successful lawyer she was loving but a disciplinarian to her five children. She displayed how to balance a successful demanding career and being a present wife and mother. A natural beauty requiring little makeup, people fell in love with Clair Huxtable. To this day she is held in high regard when it comes to TV moms, and even new generations blush when she's on TV. Lamenting if she was around in her time, they may have shot their shot. 

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Ten Millennial Crushes of the 2000's

 

A crush is defined as a brief but intense infatuation, especially someone unattainable. I've done two previous blogs regarding crushes. The original blog covered all time Black celebrity crushes, while part two focused on top crushes of the 90's. So here we are with part III, covering the top  ten crushes of the 2000's. Let's kick it off and see who everyone was in awe of during the aughts.

Keisha Knight Pulliam

                                     

When Rudy from The Cosby Show showed up in Chingy's 2004 One Call Away music video all grown up....my, my, my guys lost their minds. After stepping away from the limelight when the show ended to enjoy her life, she returned with a bang. Pretty face and smile with a shapely figure, had many teens wanting to be Chingy in the music video. She used that comeback to join shows like House Of Payne, and movies like Beauty Shop. Even having some watch those project's just to see her on there.

Megan Fox

Megan Fox spent the early 2000's honing her craft, appearing in supporting roles in films like 2004's Confessions Of A Teenage Drama Queen the TV series Hope & Faith. It was 2007's Transformers opposite Shia Labeouf, where she instantly became a fan favorite. Dubbed "hot" and "fine" by many, she adored the desktop wallpaper of several "geeks". Then came Transformers 2 and the cult classic horror film Jennifer's Body, that had her as a crush of many heading into the 2010's.

Gabrielle Union

                                               

Gabrielle Union made her film debut in 1999's She's All That in a supporting role, followed by another supporting role in 10 Thing's I Hate About You. Then she had a small role in 2000's Love & Basketball, where she raised some eyebrows. Then in arguably her star making role playing Isis the leader of the Clover's cheerleaders, in the classic Bring It On.

From there she was the Hollywood "it" lady for Black films, and guys couldn't get enough of her. With a lovely smile and the dimples, she made even the toughest guy bend a bit in awe of Ms. Union. Now at 52, she hasn't aged a bit and still is top of the crush charts.

Angelina Jolie 

                                      

Angelina Jolie debuted in Hollywood in the mid-90's, but it wasn't until the 2000's when she really made her mark. Not only with her roles, but living rent free in guys heads as she became their crush. Quite simply Angelina Jolie was smoking hot in the 2000's.

Her appearance was a cross between goth and exotic, and it worked. She possessed striking blue eyes and natural plump lips before lip injections were a thing. Were more than enough to mesmerize any red blooded man. Actually Angelina Jolie just standing around somewhere, made guys fall into a trance. To this day she lives rent free in a lot of men's head.

Christina Milian

               

                                               

Christina Milian had very small role's in 1999 in two teen classic's The Wood and American Pie, in fact you will certainly miss her scenes if you're not being an eagle eyed viewer. So in 2000 she hit the music scene singing the hook on Ja Rule's hit song Between Me and You. And man did she make an impact.

Her foray into music had people fawning over this baby faced, caramel skin, mysterious young lady. Whether she wore her hair straight or in its natural curly state, no one could deny how pretty she is. Then once she played the popular girl Paris in 2003's Love Don't Cost A Thing, she became a "it girl" of the 2000's. Between music and movies in that decade, Christina Milian gave guys several reasons why she was their crush.  

While she has kept a lower profile, she still appears on Netflix and Hallmark films. I'm positive some guys tune into the cheesy movies, just to stare at Christina Milian on screen.

Kyla Pratt

                                                  

In the 90's a young Kyla Pratt appeared in films Babysitters club movie, Barney's Great Adventure, and the Dr. Doolittle movie. She also played Young Monica in Love & Basketball. Then in 2001 as a teenager, she starred in the UPN show One on One. As the seasons progressed and Kyla started transitioning to adulthood, fellow millennials took notice.

She was the first teenage crush of many kids her age and the younger millennials that were preteens at the time. That has to be a honor of some sort right? 

Naturally beautiful, she doesn't overdo the makeup and seems to haven't  conformed to the Hollywood lifestyle. Even though she has kept a semi low profile in adulthood, being selective about what roles she takes while raising a family. I know many people who say they were going to marry her after One on One. She was their wife, she just wasn't aware etc. Or they had the biggest crush on Kyla during those years to the present. Approaching 40, Kyla still has it going on.

Hilary Duff

                                          

Hilary Duff found fame in the early 2000's, starring in the Disney Channel hit show Lizzie Mcguire. A staple series for Millennials during that era. As such during the shows run from 2001-2004, many preteens and teens took a liking to Duff. As her star grew, and she was seen more places, she became a "it girl" of the 2000's.

Growing out of her Disney Channel persona, and hitting her twenties. Teenagers noticed a change in Duff's physical appearance and boom liked her even more. She was everywhere in the 2000's TV, music, film, and bedroom walls of teen boys. She's still a favorite among Millennial men at this point in life. Wild the attraction started close to 25 years ago.

Lauren London

                                                 

Lauren London first captured our attention in 2003's Frontin' video, with Pharrell and Jay-Z. It was her role in 2006's ATL, that made everyone fall in love with New New. She followed up with films like This Christmas, I Love You Beth Cooper, and Next Day Air. She's another actress that has dimples that make folks just fall head over heels for her.

She also has a real down to earth personality to her. Always coming across as someone who is very silly, and you could joke with all the time. Never letting her looks get to her head, as guys proclaimed she was their crush.

Beyonce

                                    

In the late 90' and early 2000's as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, Beyonce was always praised for her singing, dancing, and  beauty. When she released her solo album in 2003 and kicked it off with Crazy In Love, complete with a tank top, denim hotpants, and red heels. A lot of guys raised extra eyebrows at this new Beyonce.

By time 2007 rolled around for her 2nd album, that's when she started to morph into the Queen Bee. And show off her natural assets, as much as the ladies of the beyhive loved her. Teenagers and young men were hypnotized by her total package. She's at that Mrs. Parker (if you know, you know) status in 2025 and still got it going on.

Jennifer Lopez

                                     

When it come's to Jennifer Lopez you either are a fan that loves her. Or someone that could do without her. No matter what side you're on, everyone can agree J. Lo was everywhere in the 2000's. Particularly the early and mid 2000's, when she was all over film, TV, music, and the tabloids. While everyone acknowledged Jennifer Lopez was pretty, it wasn't until she wore her famous green dress at the Grammys in 2000's. That the decade became the age of J.Lo.

With traditional Puerto Rican features, she helped spearheaded attractive Hispanic woman to the mainstream. She became a romantic comedy queen during that time. A crossover star, as she was a main contributor to the Latin Pop music scene exploding in the 2000's. As well as blending hip hop and pop, and using her dance background to show off her curves. 

Now at 55 she has aged gracefully and still is and will always be fine! In the 2000's though she was uber fine, and became a legend amongst all time crushes.

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Ten 90's Kid's Crushes

 

Last month I wrote a blog acknowledging ten Black Woman who are our all time crushes. I had some discussions and debates about the list, so I decided to do another one. Tying in with the love of nostalgia most of my blogs are, I decided to write one on 90's crushes. To be specific 90's crushes for 90's kids, so here we go.

Kimberly (Pink Ranger)

For a lot of 90's Kid's The Pink Power Ranger Kimberly Hart, played by Amy Jo Johnson was their first crush. The All-American girl next door who used her gymnastics and martial arts skills to fight off aliens. She was "cute" in the eyes of many who watched and still is a life long crush of those 90's kid's who grew into man-child's of today. Her most notable role outside of Power Rangers was as Julie in the WB's drama Felicity. She's still crushing hearts at conventions meeting fans. 

Salma Hayek

When Salma Hayek debuted stateside in 1995's Despardo, 90's kid's thought the damsel in distress was attractive. Then in 1996's From Dusk Til Dawn when she played the femme fatale Vampire Stripper Santanico Pandemonium. Well a lot of 90's kid's started experiencing feelings and thoughts they never knew they had.

Then she started appearing in more films as the object of someone's affection, and people could relate in real life. Her exotic features, accent, and shape sent 90's kids and men into overdrive. She has aged gracefully through the years and still has a hold on so many hearts.

Pamela Anderson 

The poster child of the hit TV show Baywatch, Pamela Anderson got A LOT of 90's kid's through puberty. She also likely was the first woman that 90's kid's had a crush on and realized exactly what they liked in a woman. She was just that fine and the show made sure to highlight her beauty and sex appeal. 

Young, pretty face and smile, big boobs, blonde hair. She was considered by many to be thee woman you wanted on your arm. Then when the internet became more accessible and her sex tape was released that didn't leave anything to the imagination, to 90's kid's going through puberty it solidified her status right or wrong as one of the sexiest woman of the decade. 

Cameron Diaz

When Cameron Diaz made her film debut in 1994's The Mask, many asked who is that??  Those big beautiful eyes and smile, along with her curves were put on display in her first scene. Which by the way that first scene highlighted how much of a smoke show she was. And probably made a lot of young boys realize what they like in a woman.

 Along with her beauty once she showed she could be ruthless in Any Given Sunday, or that she had a goofy side in films like There's Something About Mary it was game over. Even today I'm sure there are Gen Z kids catching her films for the first time and going damn. 

 Tiffani Amber-Thissen

You take one look at Kelly Kapowski and you instantly see why Zack Morris chased after her all those years, on Saved By The Bell. Tiffani Amber Thissen embodied that most popular girl school look in the sitcom, and with her smile and long brown hair everyone watching at home wanted to date the most popular girl in school. 

Simply a natural beauty, when the original series ended and Saved By The Bell: The College Years debuted. Kelly Kapowski was given a more mature look and my goodness, she gained even more fans during that series short run. Tiffani Theissen grew out of that role and has had other mature roles, but to 90's kids she will always be Ms. Kelly Kapowski. 

Reagen Gomez Preston

Reagen Gomez-Preston graced our airwaves weekly on the WB network Parent'Hood. Since her show was on the WB you either tuned in just for her, or didn't know who she was. For those of us who knew who she was FINE!!!

She was a quintessential 90's it girl pretty, fashionable, and probably didn't take no shit from nobody. She's kept a good balance between being in the spotlight and keeping a low profile through the years. Aging so gracefully, still fine, and still have 90's kids hoping they have a chance.

Tatyana Ali

For 90's kids who always tuned into Fresh Prince of Bel-Air when little Ashley Banks teenage years came, we fell in love. The long black hair, glowing brown skin, and smile for days. We all became smitten with Tatyana Ali.

Not just pretty, she was stylish on the show as well. Then when we found out she could sing, via episode 1 of season 5. We all just stood there googly eyed. Now in her mid-40's she's still a all time favorite of many 90's kids.

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Jennifer Love Hewitt was the "IT" girl of the mid to late 90's. Most of her roles were as the prettiest girl in school, somebody had a crush on. I remember she first caught my eye when I was all of 10 years old in the movie House Arrest. Then I noticed her in the very underrated teen gem Trojan War in 1997. 

Then came her role later in '97 as Julie James in I Know What You Did Last Summer. That's when you saw her everywhere, and likely became smitten with the long brown hair, smile, and pretty but shy vibe. If you still didn't start crushing over her, then another late 90's teen comedy classic Can't Hardly Wait did it for you. Today in her mid-40's and playing on the drama series 9-1-1, she likely gives cougar vibes to the younger generation while our generation marvels at how good she still looks.

Danielle Fishel

Topanga, Topanga played by Danielle Fishel aas the eccentric girl in Cory Matthews class in Boy Meets World. Who would go on to be his wife in the sitcom. Once Topanga grew up during the shows high school years, and then college it was game over. The big blue eyes, infectious smile, and she was shapely essentially a pawg (phat ass white girl) before that was a thing.

She always came across as just as dope person to be around. And I think that's what made her the apple of many 90's kids eyes, she even mentioned in a 2010 interview how many people had a crush on her during the sitcoms original run. Now that she hosts the podcast revisiting the show Pod Meets World, 90's kids have fallen in love all again. While Gen Z kids are learning why we adored her 

Maia Campbell

Man oh man, there is really only one way to describe Maia Campbell and that is FINE. When she debuted in the LL Cool J led sitcom In The House, she instantly became the "it girl" for the culture. There just wasn't anyone that pretty on TV at the time.

Then when she starred in 1999's Trippin' as the crush of the main character. She was on an entirely different level as far as gorgeousness. Undeniably beautiful, she helped a lot of 90's kids figure out early what they liked in a woman. Just search her on google or hashtag her name on IG, you will see so many posts dedicated to her. She has struggled with mental health issues in recent years, which kept her out of the spotlight. She is working through those issues and has not let them get the best of her. All of 90's kids who still today would trip over another to take her out on a date, wish her the best.

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Ten Black Celebrity Crushes Of All Time

One day my brother and I had a random conversation about celebrity crushes and the pinwheels started moving in my head. I started thinking about celebrity crushes that span generations, and since it's Black History Month and Valentine's Day is this week. I decided to write one on ten Black celebrities that were just about everyone's crush at one time or another. This list is based on several debates and discussions, and some social media research on who is still relevant. I'm ready for all kudos and backlash, so here we go.

Meagan Good

Meagan Good started her career in the 90's as a child actor with small appearances in films like Friday, and starring roles in Eve's Bayou and the television show Cousin Skeeter. In the early 2000's when she reached adulthood it didn't take long for many to realize just how attractive she is. In fact early 2000's Meagan Good started her run of being drop dead gorgeous and instantly becoming many men's celebrity crushes.

The 2012 film Think Like A Man solidified she is simply fine. She has held that title for 20 plus years now and the older she get's the finer she get's. Even today in her early forties she can still pass for a twentysomething and look's as beautiful as ever.

Pam Grier

                                                    

Some younger folks maybe asking Pam Grier? and I'm here to say damn right Pam Grier. In the 1970's she starred in Blaxploitation classics like Foxy Brown, Friday Foster and Coffy. Exuding a confident Black woman who oozed sex appeal and could also handle her own. My uncles told me she was their first celebrity crush back in those days. Her 80's and early 90's run she kind of flew under the radar until she made an appearance on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Playing an ex-girlfriend of Uncle Phil who seduces Will. Then came 1997's Jackie Brown, which at that point a new generation was asking about this forty something year old woman and going who is that?

In the almost 30 years since that film has released and thanks to the power of social media, Pam Grier is still a massive crush of many men amongst different generations. Just hashtag her name and social media and you will see endless posts dedicated to her and her beauty.

Stacey Dash

Stacey Dash has caught alot of ill will in recent years, for many believing she has gone off the deep end due to her political beliefs and just life in general. However, even if you feel that way now there is no denying once upon a time she was That LADY! Starting with her role in 1992's Mo' Money and a few years later her iconic role as Dionne in Clueless. Everyone was mesmerized by her flawless brown skin, smile, and those big engaging pretty eyes. Add in she was much older than she looked, she was the personification of the term Black Don't Crack playing a teenager in her late twenties-early thirties (she reprised the role of Dionne in the Clueless TV show).

Even today at almost 60 years old, she is still a very attractive woman. The kid's of today who weren't alive when she played her iconic roles, see her films and go damn who's that?

Vanessa Williams

I will admit when I discussed this blog topic, my brother was adamant about Vanessa Williams, and I kept asking Vanessa Williams? for all time? so I went down the rabbit hole of social media and damnit she apparently has been the crush of many men over the years. It's not hard to see why, she is gorgeous, has those striking blue eyes, was a model, singer and actress. She was the first Black woman to win Miss America in 1984. And she did a penthouse spread a  few years later, which honestly most of the crushes gained in the 80's came from.

She is what many may describe as a classical beauty, has never really aged and continued her career with grace. Even now in her early 60's she still has her fair share of men that would trip over themselves to have just an opportunity to stand next to her. 

Alysia Rogers

Speaking of kid's today asking "Damn who's that?", Alysia Rogers is a first time crush of many young men. She just happened to disappear from the public eye and have many asking whatever happened to her? She first appeared in the classic film Boyz N The Hood as Ricky's girlfriend and son's mother Shanice. She really turned heads a year later in 1992's Class Act as Damita. The pretty, sultry, and low key intelligent young lady smitten with Kid's character Duncan Penderhughes.

Then after turning head's she stopped working in Hollywood. Apparently she has a instagram account that show's she has aged very gracefully. And if you check social media today there are several threads dedicated to the beauty of one ms. Damita. And again Gen Z youth's are clamoring over this timeless beauty.

Aaliyah

If you know me, you know Aaliyah was one of my all time crushes ever. 14-15 year old me legit thought I was going to marry her someday. Well apparently so did a lot of other young men around my age. A natural beauty in the Hollywood and music industry, she stood out as she was gearing up to make a bigger impact in the business.

Her look's were versatile as she could be a tomboy or runway model and look just as beautiful either way. Her sad unfortunate death at the age of 22, has only made her legacy even bigger and in the weird way of teenage boys minds. Has made her an all time crush spread across generations.

Janet Jackson 

The youngest of the legendary Jackson sibling's, Janet Jackson has always had that quiet, sexy demeanor about her which intrigued many young men coming into their own. In the 80's with the Control and Rhythm Nation albums, she had young men saying "Ok Janet" while she was breaking hearts. Then when the 90's came Janet cranked her sex appeal all the way up and left tongues on the floor. While she broke even more hearts and crushed the record charts and music videos with her dance moves.

Janet is almost 60 now, still touring and moving across the stage like she is in her 20's. One thing's for sure from Gen X to Millennials and likely even some Gen Z. Janet Jackson adorned many walls and desktop wallpapers. For that she forever will be an all time crush.

Rihanna

Hailing from the island of Barbados, Rihanna exudes sex appeal and has a chill yet dominant personality. Hitting the music scene in 2005, folk's really started noticing Rihanna during her Good Girl Gone Bad era in 2007 and she hasn't lost any steam since. I have heard several men of all race's mention how attractive they think Rihanna is. Which mean's Rihanna has juice (old school reference for the kids). 

With twenty years in the public eye, she has went through several different era's and in each found her own style which makes her even more attractive. She's a bit of a maneater when you look at how many guys in the industry she has left crying for her to come back. Which honestly is attractive to many men, which is why so many have a crush on her.

Halle Berry

Halle Berry is one celebrity that is probably universally agreed upon she is drop dead gorgeous. Becoming the crush of many, many young men in the 90's and early 2000's. In fact Halle Berry was such a huge crush of many, it was damn near a event when she went topless for literally 2 seconds in 2001's SwordFish. I'm also positive that scene generated more ticket sales for the movie than the actual movie itself, being as though it really wasn't good. 

She came a long way from the girl next door in some early 90's role's like Boomerang and one of my favorites Strictly Business to a bonafide sex symbol. Aging gracefully as she approaches 60, Halle can still break many of the hearts that clamored for her to this day.

Nia Long

Nia Long, Nia Long! A true 90's "it" girl that has transcended that title through the years. Whether you saw her as Brandi in Boyz 'N The Hood, Lisa in Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, Debbie in Friday or Bird in Soul Food. You fell in love with Nia Long at some point during the 90's and 2000's. And for many of us that has not gone anywhere as she graced our screens over the year. 

I have a perfect story on why Nia Long is still everyone's crush. One time several years ago we were playing charades and the word my brother had was "fine", legit all he said was "Nia Long" and my father yelled out "Fine!" and we got our point lol. A true real life testament to just how much everyone of several generations love some Nia Long.

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