No one receives praise from a celebrity quite as high as that which they reserve for their mothers – aside from God and Meryl Streep, of course.

From Beyoncé to Justin Bieber to Ryan Gosling, the stars know that behind every famous face stands a supportive mama, ever there to lovingly guide them on the road to success.

Read on for our list of celebrities talking about how their moms – their true leading ladies – played an important role in their glitzy lives.

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