Most Influential Celebrity MomagersMost Influential Celebrity Momagers

A portmanteau of mom and manager, momager is one of the most difficult jobs in showbiz. Balancing how to best guide your client’s career while also fulfilling your duties as a mother can be a high wire act, but some momagers have excelled at it.

Check out some of the most influential celebrity momagers, from a few who preferred to keep a low public profile, to those who became almost as famous as their clients. Find out which moms played a big part in their children’s careers.

Pattie Mallette – Justin Bieber’s Momager

After giving birth to Justin Bieber as a teenager, Pattie Mallette played an instrumental role in jumpstarting his career. She promoted her son on YouTube and helped him land his first recording contract.