Some mothers play a big role in their children’s lives, like Tina Knowles, who designs outfits for her superstar daughter Beyoncé, or Ashanti’s momager, who also guides the career of her Grammy-winning daughter. Others choose to cheer for their famous offspring from the sidelines. Either way, all these moms share one thing in common: they’re their kids’ biggest fans.

In honor of Mother’s Day, check out our gallery of over 20 celebrities and the most important women in their lives. Happy Mother’s Day!

Alicia Keys and mother

Ashanti and mother

Beyoncé and mother

Brandy, Ray J, and mother

Chris Brown and mother

Chrisette Michele and mother

Christina Milian and mother

Diddy and mother

Drake and mother

Jamie Foxx and mother

Lloyd and mother

Ludacris and mother

Nelly and mother

Nick Cannon and mother

Swizz Beatz and mother

T-Pain, Lil Wayne, and Ne-Yo’s mothers

Trey Songz and mother

Whitney Houston and mother