The Crazy Cat Lady, Eleanor Abernathy, is one of The Simpsons’ recurring characters.
Created by Matt Groening and developed by Groening, James L. Brooks, and Sam Simon, The Simpsons is an animated series that has become a favorite around the world. It centers around a dysfunctional yet relatable family that lives in the fictional town of Springfield. The focus of the family is Homer Simpson, a lazy and impulsive worker at the town’s nuclear power plant. He goes through all sorts of trouble throughout his series, something that his wife Marge, son Bart, daughters Lisa and Maggie have to deal with. The show has evolved ever since it made its debut in December 1989, mirroring society via mocking trends, questioning daily trends, and more.
Who is the Crazy Cat Lady from The Simpsons?
The Crazy Cat Lady, whose real name is Eleanor Abernathy, is one of The Simpsons’ recurring characters and arguably one of the most chaotic presences on the show. She’s normally seen barefoot, wide-eyed, and surrounds herself with a large number of cats. As if that’s not enough, Abernathy is seen chucking her cats at passerby, although no exact reason is ever given.
However, eventually it is revealed that the Crazy Cat Lady was once a gifted prodigy who was studying in law school at age 16, and by 24, she also had an MD from Harvard. However, by 32, she had suffered burnout, turned to alcohol, and had become obsessed with her pet cat while randomly cutting pieces of her hair as well. By 40, she became Crazy Cat Lady, which was her age when the show began and still is as of 2025.
Who voices The Crazy Cat Lady?
Tress MacNeille voices the Crazy Cat Lady and has voiced her since 1990 alongside Agnes Skinner, Lunchlady Doris, Dolph, Lindsey Naegle, Cookie Kwan, Booberella, and various other characters. MacNeille is a prolific voice actor, having voiced over 100 characters across over 50 animated shows and an equal number, if not more, of voice performances across film, video games, anime, and more. That includes roles in The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Rick and Morty, Wheel of Fortune, Adventure Time, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and several others.
FAQs
A. The Simpsons is available for streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
A. While there is no exact figure, various fan theories have revealed that The Crazy Cat Lady has around a few dozen or more cats.
A. Tress MacNeille voiced Mom in Futurama.
