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Who portrayed Rue's mother on "The Golden Girls"?

  • Bea Arthur

  • Betty White

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  • Jeanette Nolan

Answer

Jeanette Nolan portrayed the character of Rose Nylund's mother, Sophia Petrillo, on the American sitcom "The Golden Girls." The show, which aired from 1985 to 1992, followed the daily lives of four older women living together in Miami. Nolan's portrayal of Sophia, a sharp-witted and opinionated Sicilian immigrant, earned her critical acclaim and numerous award nominations.
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