3. Intergenerational Lady Badasses
Alba. Xo. Jane.
Throughout all the intrigue at the Marbella hotel, the romantic ups and downs, the chaotic drama that surrounds everyone, one thing is clear: these three are the beating heart and soul of Jane the Virgin.
Much of Jane the Virgin takes place while these three generations of women are living under one roof. Just like any tight-knit family, they aren’t always going to get along. These three have quibbled over discipline styles for kids, relationship choices, religion and so much more.
But more than anything, Jane, her mom and her abuela all care deeply for one another. Their time gathered on the front porch swing discussing their lives and choices is often heartwarming. Through cancer diagnoses, broken relationships, personal loss and career changes, the Villanueva women are there for each other through thick and thin.
It may seem small, but Jane the Virgin’s depiction of a realistic family with single parents in a home in which English is not the only language spoken is refreshing and even revolutionary. It’s not just showing an idealized view of family that is portrayed all over the television landscape, but rather the glorious lived-in truths of families like Jane’s that are full of strong, proud women.