Diane Ladd & Laura Dern, a mother-and-daughter team

When Oscar-nominee Diane Ladd developed a life-threatening illness, her doctors recommended exercise to rebuild her lung capacity. That prompted a series of long walks, and long talks, with her daughter, Oscar-winner Laura Dern. Their recorded conversations have now become a joint memoir, "Honey, Baby, Mine: A Mother and Daughter Talk Life, Death, Love (and Banana Pudding)." They talk with correspondent Rita Braver about a family history that's played out on movie and TV screens (sometimes even playing mother and daughter), and of the challenges they (along with so many single working mothers) have faced.
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[@Kahayuman]

i always remember Laura paying homage to her heroes, her mom and dad during her Oscar speech. They say you're lucky to meet your hero but you're even luckier to have them as your parents.

[@anne8511]

A perfect Mother’s Day story. It brought a loving tear to my eyes. I Love these two.

[@jl3322]

Indeed 😊

[@CHAM0RRITO]

Diane Ladd deserves an honorary Oscar

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shareeminor9125]

Diane is and looks fabulous

[@recherche4528]

@@MehShona Was that comment necessary ? 🙄

[@DionnesDiscography]

This made my day. I've always loved Diane Ladd and Laura Dern. I'm so glad Diane is doing better an still has her mental faculties intact to be still filming movies. That's great. God bless them both.

[@zorkwork3841]

I love them both..Makes me miss my Mom.she died at 95 last summer

[@kathykb8123]

So sorry for your loss.

[@patticake5944]

How lovely they both are!

[@evelyn7881]

Love them. Laura's dad, Bruce Dern is no slouch in the acting profession either!

[@brenda7042]

Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there! If your mother is still alive, cherish every moment with her. I lost my mother to Covid three years ago and still miss her so much. I have a grown son and feel so blessed to have him. Theres nothing in the world that compares to the love of a child and being a parent. Enjoy every moment.

[@michaellomeli8096]

Im So Sorry. I Have A Friend Who Lost Her Husband To COVID in Feb 2022.

[@auntmaryspals7978]

I feel so blessed that my Mom passed away (at 98) just before Covid. She was in a assisted living and would not have understood why I wasn't able to visit. I'm so sorry about your Mother.

[@nancyloomis3046]

Great to see moms and daughters! Makes me miss my mom ❤😢

[@kalipress4338]

Such a loving connection between mother and daughter 🌹

[@carylosborn1808]

There's just something about Diane Ladd. Always liked her work.

[@Lifegiver1Sam1]

Beautiful…Happy Mother’s Day!!!

[@diannaleefolkers-sarber2393]

This was beautiful. I live both women's acting abilities and after this interview it gives me a glimpse of them. ❤️🧡💛💚

[@janetbeebe6578]

The child is not supposed to die before the parent. Thank goodness she said it with such heart, conviction, and knowing. Bless her.

[@adelebz7]

Beautiful Mother and daughter relationship! Blessings to both ladies😊😊😊😊

[@tinamarcum6170]

My dad sang this song to his grandchildren and great grandchildren, too hear her sing it brought tears to my eyes. Happy mother's day to both of you.

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

What wonderful segment! ❤️

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

I love them both so much. I remember seeing Diane Ladd in the original 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' and also seeing Laura Dern in 'Smooth Talk'.

[@razorcatshark3223]

My Mom would have loved this interview: so happy for the two of them. 😍

[@b.visconti1765]

Happy Mothers Day to you both❤

[@kathrynmoll86]

Happy Mother's Day to Ms. Ladd and Laura! And, what a team! Pure admiration for what they both have accomplished and what still remains to be seen! ❤🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@elvisfan61]

I loved this piece. I saw it when it was on this morning and just watched again here. Fabulous! Happy Mother's Day, ladies.

[@kayde4483]

Precious and beautiful mother-daughter relationship ❤️

[@yevaburshteyn6938]

It's a great story about the Mother and Daughter.They support each other in many ways,they love each other ❤

[@sallydavidson4471]

Happy Mothers Day to both of you! I'm jealous of your great relationship as my mom died when I was 16! Cherish your time together!

[@patl.4170]

I feel your sadness… my mom passed when I was 18. Seems like yesterday… seems like forever. Still miss her terribly.

[@christinarcelano2235]

A mother’s love…

[@AileenSerrantes-sv4oj]

Happy Mother's Day to all beautiful mothers and to you.. 🌷🪻🩷

[@honeypie784]

Cannot believe she's 87. We should all be so blessed to be looking and sounding so well as Diane Ladd.

[@catewagner290]

Perfect Clip to watch Mother’s Day morning! ❤️ Relationships are forever evolving and growing deeper, if we’re working to fully live! This story is precious!

[@nickcoker9251]

So sweet, makes me miss my mom a little more.

[@Sunshine-do3yv]

I miss my mom, they have such a rich and deep love.....thank you for sharing.... Happy Mother's Day to all.🌹🌹🌹🦋🦋🦋❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🤍

[@denisemarie6029]

I love this show! Thank you so much for airing this strong mother daughter duo. One of my very favorite movie is “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” My heart and prayers are with you, Diane! I’m also a Grieving Mom to, my only 17-year-old son and you’re absolutely right. That pain is a lifetime journey! You don’t get over it! You are both fabulous! We love you, ladies! What a Mothers Day treat! 💕

[@MichaelWH]

Was "Belle" on Alice (The sitcom) too.

[@michaelmitchell4234]

Unbelievably sweet video. These ladies are such gems!

[@hillaryhollins667]

I have felt such emotion watching Diane Ladd in everything she does there’s such truth in her characterizations pathos and heart! I love her soulful being! God bless and keep her here and healthy! The apple does not fall far from her tree, Laura is so like her mom!❤️🙏🏻👍🏻🌹

[@jovanlucarelli3088]

laura, you are so lucky to have your mom all these years and have such a wonderful bond--my mom died when I was 12 and every time I see people like you and your mom it saddens me to think what my mom has missed dying at 41

[@darnitthelma4247]

Sorry for your loss. I’m 41 and cannot imagine the impact it would have on my children if I left them now 😔😢

[@stevenwymor1398]

Watching the episode of Enlightened entitled Consider Helen, that focuses solely on the character that Dianne Ladd plays of Laura’s mother in the first season of the show is like watching an absolute master class in acting. It’s one of the most subtle acting performances I’ve ever seen. And kudos to Mike White’s writing as well. You can’t believe the character development in this half hour of television. Just spectacular. As was the entire show.

[@juju-xx5xn]

I hadn't seen Diane Ladd in years. She looks great! Beautiful story!

[@robynrains7252]

A lovely piece thank you very much ❤ two very talented and thoughtful ladies. Happy Mother’s Day 🥰

[@mattlaramie5400]

These two, so awesome. What great " screen gems " too !

[@kentbrooks3227]

This was a delightful piece. Makes me miss my mom so much.

[@kathykb8123]

This was nice to see. Thank you CBS.

[@katherinespry1148]

Thank you so much for this beautiful interview. I really enjoyed it! I lost my Mother unexpectedly and we shared a very close relationship as well. I really miss her.

[@melissaphillips3088]

Diane you are a true treasure to all who know you and those of us who admire you from afar. Your work and dedication to your daughters is to be admired as we as mom’s know the difficulties of working mom’s. It is not easy!! Thank you for being a leader for women everywhere👏🏻💕😘

[@KCNwokoye]

Wow this was absolutely delightful. What a gift to eachother ❤️

[@Bailey2006a]

Both are national treasures !

[@IamAndreaJesse]

All mothers and daughters should have this bond. Thanks for sharing.

[@AndtherewasJoy13]

Takes me back! I remember quite well watching the 1991 movie Rambling Rose starring real-life mother & daughter, Diane Ladd & Laura Dern, very fondly. Love these powerful women. 💖

[@lizclark4543]

Wonderful Mother, Daughter story!

[@iamjetl]

Love them both!

[@romstar]

I love 😚 how low key the Ladd/Derns are-they just show up, do exceptional work 🙏😭🤗and keep it moving -unlike some other mother/daughter combos 😏with no discernable talent to speak 🙊 of but are always in our faces 😩🤢🙄. So glad Diane Ladd is doing better health wise and I will be more cautious of pesticides because of what she went through.🙏😘

[@jamesfreeman2258]

Laura Dern has always honored her Mom and Dad, and she is at least, if not more famous than either one . Her talent is the gem in this trio.

[@josephcox736]

I'm such a huge fan of both of them

[@ruthjesse6759]

Wonderful interview

[@kathleenwindasgoodwin9165]

Beautiful ladies. You could see the love between the two of them. Thank you for sharing this.

[@tonirodriguez6649]

You are my sunshine was me & my dad's song. He died 40 years ago when I was 26 and it still makes me cry. I envy people who had their parents to old age. I never did ❤

[@hollygrant3799]

Lost my little 11 month old son 😢 Thank you for your vulnerability in sharing your grief

[@Eve_Y]

I will watch Rambling Rose tonight. I didn't know that acted together a lot. Love Laura's movies.

[@panchamama]

Precious and profound

[@missshauna5101]

Love Diane Ladd I had no idea she was her mother.. icons! I cried at the Princess Diana part. OMG TEARS 😭 that was so touching. I lived in the Palisades and walked and sat on the same benches hoping for the best in life at that Santa Monica 🏞 cliff park. Happy Mothers Day!

[@kellywoods5982]

She is so right about losing a child, you never get over it. You are always missing a piece of your heart. I am glad she has Laura.

[@debramorales4283]

Diane Ladd is the Epitomy of BEAUTIFUL!! Still Amazing..Like In 'Alice Doesn't...' God Bless them Both.. Cuz the Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree❤

[@michelleeggers719]

Jane, your voice, demeanor and appearance are so comforting

[@dawnywarthog6642]

These two in Wild At Heart....amazing.

[@hopehealthhappiness465]

How sweet!

[@EM2theBee]

I love them both for so many different roles, but I never connected them as mother and daughter. Amazing!

[@davidj8658]

How do you think each of them had a career, they’re both nepo babies.

[@DanCrowleyNYC]

Wow this made me cry! Love them both.

[@matthewrettenmund8358]

Ugh, I loooove both. I met Ms. Ladd at an autograph show, where she aggressively hand-sold me her book! It was amazing.

[@preciousone9377]

Two phenomenal actresses with a beautiful bond.💜

[@juliam.mallen9019]

Really great interview very inspiring!

[@recherche4528]

Diane looks great! ❤

[@djdollase]

Loved this! Thanks for posting!

[@mitchlancaster566]

Luv this story

[@voulathomacos-lagonas8445]

This is wonderful

[@wellahartig6382]

Loved it!❤❤❤

[@Helen-mh8mq]

That was just lovely!!My mom and I had that kind of a relationship,best friends.She only slapped me once in the head, in my life.Makes it very memorable. ☺️💗☺️

[@hithere1590]

Great interview. Both are so Beautiful! I think I passed Laura Dean in downtown Seattle one day. She was Beautiful in person too!

[@BellaFirenze]

Diane Ladd is 87 years old and looking good.

[@BellaFirenze]

@@KimWH.2 she is 87 years old. She is also my great aunt.

[@KimWH.2]

@@BellaFirenze sorry I thought I deleted that comment after I went back to listen again.

[@BellaFirenze]

@@KimWH.2 No problem. She found your comment amusing.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

What a beautiful expose of Dianne and Laura’s life. It made me happy to hear the story about Diana.

[@jasonws1972]

Wonderful piece! ❤

[@mojo4293]

I liked that. Great Mother's Day Story. Thank you.

[@peggywedin9049]

Thank you

[@NS-lx4hx]

Wow! So wonderful 💯

[@raymonddigiacomo3072]

87 & near-death?! - Ladd looks remarkable!

[@lisamontesano5125]

Lovely share...they are wonderful actresses

[@Steve-td7cv]

I love them acting as mom & daughter in the critically acclaimed Enlightened. They are both brilliant in it together 🎭🏆💜💙.

[@kalingtamut8008]

This show is Golden

[@mililaniman]

I would like to read their book. Laura Dern is beautiful and talented just like her mom,

[@terrychancellor4593]

Love them!!!!

[@debbiem6406]

Diane Ladd’s acting is breathtaking.

[@suzeauster2223]

Greetings ✨from Florida 🐬 Happy Mother’s ❤Day 💕 Thank You 🙏 for Sharing ✨

[@julsjewels3185]

I had no idea they were mother and daughter! Love both of them.

[@AnnieCappuccino]

Enlightened was pure genius!!

[@wendybello116]

That was Great

[@JCNDCIII]

Beautiful story. And heartbreaking to here Diane talk about the child that died. I don't know how she kept her composure.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Wonderful 🤗💕🤗

[@user-lj4fu8ep1u]

Love Them!

[@gailreese4102]

A beautiful love story between mother and daughter. Highly recommend "Honey, Baby, Mine" to all!

[@bambinomalle37]

God bless you guys

[@michellelansky4490]

Loved her BEST in John Adams!!!!!