In a way, self-sacrificing Queenie already has everything she's ever wanted: A son. She's also living proof that, with unconditional love, a child can overcome anything. How do you show a mom like that your devotion?
• Volunteer at the nursing home where she works
• Cook up some Louisiana favorites like gumbo, jambalaya and catfish
• Buy her a mink coat (if anyone deserves to be spoiled, it's her)

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Taraji P. Henson, Mahershalalhashbaz Ali, 2008. © Paramount. Photo courtesy of Photofest.