Where are These Beloved Sitcom Moms Today?

#20: Joanna Kerns Now

After Growing Pains, Joanna Kerns found her calling behind the camera. She became a successful television director, shaping episodes of This Is Us, Grey’s Anatomy, and Pretty Little Liars. Her eye for emotion and pacing made her one of TV’s most trusted creative voices.

In her personal life, she’s stayed mostly private, occasionally appearing at nostalgic reunions and interviews about the golden era of family sitcoms. Joanna Kerns may have stepped out of the spotlight, but her legacy as the steady, modern mom remains — both in front of and behind the camera.