The Role of Dr. Beverly Hofstadter by Christine Baranski

Dr. Beverly Hofstadter, a neuroscientist and psychiatrist, hardly shows warmth to her son Leonard, favoring Sheldon instead. Her parenting style starkly contrasts the usual, making her involvement in Leonard’s life anything but tender or celebratory.

In her limited appearances over ten episodes, Beverly’s impact is undeniable. Her character, cold and critical, stands out despite being a prolific parenting book author. She has a knack for unwarrantedly elevating Sheldon’s ego, highlighting her controversial mothering.