| Jacqueline Bouvier | |
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| Alias(es) | Grandma Bouvier Ingrid Gurney Mom |
| Hair | Tall Lilac-Gray beehive |
| Age | 80s |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Relatives | Parents: Ferdinand Gurney (Deceased) and Alvarine Bisque (Deceased) Siblings: Gladys Gurney (Deceased) and John Gurney Siblings or Siblings-in-Law: Edith and Lou (Deceased) Husband: Clancy Bouvier (Deceased) Children: Patty Bouvier, Selma Bouvier, Edward Bouvier and Marge Simpson Grandparents: Thomas Gurney (Deceased), Ingrid Woods (Deceased), Arturo Bisque (Deceased) and Selma Depaul (Deceased) Uncle: Teddy Bisque (Deceased) Parents-in-Law: Pépé Bouvier (Deceased) and Bambi Bouvier/Genevieve Bouvier (Deceased) Siblings-in-Law: Chester Bouvier (Deceased), JoJo Bouvier (Deceased), Charlene Bouvier (Deceased), Arthur Bouvier (Deceased) and Herman Bouvier (Deceased) Grandparents-in-Law: Antoine Bouvier (Deceased), Françoise Billout (Deceased), Henri Petitbois (Deceased) and Marie St. Jacques (Deceased) Nieces/Nephew: Brendan Gurney, Marnie Simpson, Dot and Cathy Nieces/Nephews-in-Law: Kelly Gurney, Omar Simpson and Unidentified Grandnieces/Nephews: Stewart Gurney, Lyla Gurney, Jules Gurney, Vicky Gurney, Brit Simpson, Lily Simpson, Magpie Simpson and Unidentified Children-in-Law: Lacie Bouvier, Homer Simpson and Jackson Grunge Ex Sons-in-Law: Robert Terwilliger, Lionel Hutz, Troy McClure, Stu Discothèque, Abe Simpson II and Fit Tony Grandchildren: Alwar Bouvier, Flint Simpson, Tessa Simpson, Dana Simpson, Bart Simpson, Lizzy Simpson, Lisa Simpson. Robert Bouvier, Lawrence Bouvier, Maggie Simpson, Gordo Grunge and Sierra Grunge Adoptive Granddaughter: Ling Bouvier Grandchildren-in-Law (Future): Harris Lawton, Montaigne Prince, Quincy Lexington, Emmet Esmin, Gina Vendetti, Michael D'Amico, Milhouse Van Houten, Plum Harris, Nicole Kellis, Hudson Taylor, Mandy Grunge and Jeff Sandford Adoptive Grandson-in-Law (Future): Dawson Larkey Ex Granddaughter-in-Law (Future): Jenda Sallington Great Grandchildren (Future): Darrin Bouvier, Helen Simpson, Sunny Prince, Sheldon Prince, Sean Esmin, Marlow Simpson, Picard Simpson, Anthony Simpson-D'Amico, Robert Bouvier Jr., Zia Van Houten, Sheryl Bouvier, Kirk Simpson, Chase Van Houten, Corvus Simpson, Jilly Esmin, Lydia Simpson, Jonathan Simpson-D'Amico, Hattie Simpson, Angela Simpson, Judith Prince, Jane Simpson-D'Amico, Emelia Simpson-D'Amico, Vincent Simpson, Cashel Simpson, Ibriz Bouvier, Maggie Taylor-Simpson, Jr., John Taylor-Simpson, Mark Grunge, Fred Sanford and Iris Grunge Adoptive Great Grandchildren (Future): Ling Bouvier, Jr., Bradon Larkey and Helena Larkey Other Relatives: Gurney Family, Bouvier Family, Simpson Family |
| First Appearance | Bart vs. Thanksgiving |
| First Mentioned | Moaning Lisa |
| Voiced By | Julie Kavner |
- “I have laryngitis and it hurts to speak, so I'll only say one thing: You never do anything right.”
- ―Jacqueline Bouvier.[src]
- “You ruined my nap, just like you ruined my daughter's life.”
- ―Jacqueline Bouvier to Homer Simpson.[src]
Jacqueline Ingrid "Jackie" Bouvier (née Gurney) is the widow of the late Clancy Bouvier, the mother of Selma Bouvier, Patty Bouvier, Edward Bouvier and Marge Simpson, the mother-in-law of Jackson Grunge, Lacie Bouvier and Homer Simpson, the paternal grandmother of Alwar, Robert and Lawrence Bouvier, the maternal grandmother of Flint, Tessa, Dana, Bart, Lizzy, Lisa, Maggie Simpson, Gordo and Sierra Grunge and the adoptive maternal grandmother of Ling Bouvier (13 grandkids). She is also the daughter of Ferdinand Gurney and Alvarine Gurney, she has a brother named John and had a sister named Gladys who died of a bowel obstruction sometime prior to "Selma's Choice".
Perpetually grouchy and critical, Jackie, much like her eldest daughters, has a negative outlook on the world and on her son-in-law Homer Simpson, although unlike them, she's able to put aside her dislike for the foolish man and be cordial with him in social settings.
Background[]
Residence[]
Jacqueline used to live with her husband and their children in a house in Springfield, where she first met Homer when he pretended to be Marge's prom date. Nowadays, she lives in the Hal Roach Apartments but was also seen living in a house near a lake when her family visited her on her 80th birthday.
Common Bouvier Traits[]
Jacqueline shares many Bouvier family traits with her daughters. When Marge was a little girl, Jacqueline had a blue beehive hairdo like Marge's, and her voice was also very similar to Marge's as an adult. However, Jacqueline also has traits in common with Patty and Selma, including a pessimistic and critical outlook on life and rarely smiling. She used to smoke as well. However, unlike Patty and Selma, Jacqueline seems to have stopped by now.
Romantic Relationships[]
Jacqueline was married to Clancy Bouvier, who is now deceased. Jacqueline had a brief romance with Abraham Simpson, her son-in-law, Homer's father. However, she broke up with him when she was wooed by billionaire Charles Montgomery Burns, whom she nearly married before Abraham's intervention made her decide she was better off alone; Abraham was delighted nevertheless and said, "That's good enough for me!". However, Abraham and Burns are still seen battling for Jacqueline's affections at times.
Behind the Laughter[]
Simpsons creator Matt Groening named Jacqueline after Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. She has the tallest hair of all Simpsons characters. According to a DVD commentary, her appearance was created by "taking Marge's model and squashing it."
Trivia[]
- According to "The Marge-ian Chronicles", she had forbidden Marge from marrying Homer. However, since this was a flashback. She was obviously unsuccessful in laying down her punishment for Marge.
- In "Fear of Flying", it is revealed that she goes bean-picking with Lisa.
- In "Mommie Beerest", when Marge wishes Homer would come with her to her mother's house, Homer declines as it's revealed that he hates Jacqueline. However, in "Puffless" he visits her along with the rest of the family and didn't appear to hate Jackie.