On My Big Fat Fabulous Life, Whitney Way Thore shares a close bond with her parents, Glenn and Barbara “Babs” Thore, and Whitney has been honoring Babs, who recently had a birthday. Whitney’s mom and dad have been a staple on the show, giving her advice, encouragement, and tough love when needed. In particular, Whitney and Babs have an incredibly close relationship.
Fans love their hilariously honest moments together, and Babs’ firecracker attitude has won over viewers, making her a fan favorite. All of that hung in the balance when the family went through a health related scare in 2017. Babs had a stroke, and Whitney was right there with her, helping her to make a full recovery. Thankfully, Babs pulled through, and she still has her spirited and determined sense of self. She recently celebrated her 76th birthday, with her family by her side. The possibility of losing the matriarch of the Thore family put a lot of things into perspective for Whitney, and made her even more grateful for her mother.
On Instagram, Whitney shared a heartfelt post, which celebrated her charismatic mom Babs on her birthday. She wrote, “QUEEN BABS turned 76 today! People were guessing that she was 60! Every day I pray to have my mother’s wit, grace, strength, and genetics. How lucky am I to have been given this woman as my mother AND I get to share her with the world? She is my greatest treasure and my best friend.” The sentimental post resonated with her followers, who sent good wishes and birthday salutations. One fan wrote, “Happy birthday to the woman who makes us feel like she’s everyone’s mama!!!” The impact of Babs’ caring personality has extended beyond her family and touched the lives of others. Another fan commented on the post, saying, “Happy Birthday Babs!! You are the sweetest TV mom and we are all lucky you share her with us!”
Besides being featured on My Big Fat Fabulous Life, Whitney frequently shares photos of her mom on her Instagram account. Her 76th birthday was no exception, and it looked like it wasn’t short on fun or excitement. Whitney didn’t go into detail about the festivities they had planned, but there is no doubt that it was a fabulous celebration. In the photo that Whitney shared, she is smiling with her mom, and Babs looks elated while wearing a Happy Birthday crown on her special day. The fact that Babs is happy, healthy, and thriving is the best gift, for her and those who love her.
Viewers are looking forward to seeing Babs’ quick wit and feisty Southern attitude onscreen again. Whitney is the star of the show, but Babs has amassed an impressive amount of fans in her own right. Her hilarious commentary, unbridled honesty, and effervescent personality are expected to be on full display when the new season returns. My Big Fat Fabulous Life is coming back to TLC for season 10 on August 9 at 10/9c.
