Top 10 Funniest Moira Rose Scenes As Tributes Pour In for Catherine O'Hara

Actress Catherine O'Hara suddenly passed away on Friday at the age of 71. Amidst her long and diverse career, O'Hara was most known for her roles in 'Beetlejuice', 'Home Alone', and 'Schitt's Creek'. O'Hara is survived by her husband Bo Welch, and their two sons Matthew and Luke.

Despite having a wide-ranging career, O'Hara's performance as Moira Rose in 'Schitt's Creek' is considered one of her best and most memorable. In honour of O'Hara, alongside tributes by her peers and friends, here are 10 of her character Moira Rose's funniest moments.

Bebe

Arguably one of the funniest moments in Schitt's Creek is when Moira Rose says 'bebe' instead of 'baby'. The line has since become the defining moment for the character, with fans of the series waiting for Moira to utter the word whenever she comes across a baby.

Tourism Video

Moira does a tourism video promoting the town with the family, delivering her lines with characteristic over-the-top drama that turns a simple promotional clip into comedy gold.

Herb Ertlinger Fruit Wine

Moira's promotion of Herb Ertlinger fruit wines and the outtakes that took place behind the scenes is another iconic moment for the character. Her struggle with pronouncing Herb Ertlinger while getting progressively inebriated is cemented as one of the funniest jokes in the series.

'The Crows Have Eyes III'

Another funny Moira Rose scene in the series's sixth season is the premiere of her comeback horror film, 'The Crows Have Eyes III: The Crowening'. Moira is watching her performance as Dr Clara Mandrake, and her expressions take audiences on a ride. Moira's anticipation until she sees her character deliver the iconic and hilarious 'Caw-caw, caw-caw' turns an already funny moment into an even funnier one.

Fold In The Cheese

Moira and David try to follow a recipe and struggle to understand the instruction of folding in the cheese. David storms off, leaving Moira to finish the recipe in one of the show's most quotable exchanges.

Directing 'Cabaret'

Moira takes over the local production of Cabaret, demonstrating the 'correct' way to perform 'Wilkommen' with theatrical flair that only she can deliver.

Town Council Speeches

Moira also serves on the titular town's local council, with some of her speeches turning regular meetings into performances worthy of Broadway.

Danny Boy

Moira's rendition of 'Oh Danny Boy' at a funeral is another moment that has fans in tears of laughter, as she transforms a solemn occasion into an unforgettable spectacle.

A Look Into Moira's Closet

Another hilarious Moira moment is when she reveals her closet full of designer clothes. While a little more subtle in terms of humour, the contrast between her wardrobe and the current setting in which the Rose family has to live makes it a memorable moment.

The Wig Collection

Much like the previous moment of Moira revealing how her wardrobe is organised, the same goes for her wigs. Moira is known for sporting wigs throughout the series, and each of her wigs has a name. O'Hara reportedly suggested the wigs during the show's early development.

Celebrities Pay Tribute

Many of O'Hara's peers and friends in the industry have issued statements and posts about her passing. Macaulay Culkin, Meryl Streep, Pedro Pascal, Kevin Nealon, and The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin have shared their tributes.

'Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more', said Culkin in a post on Instagram. 'I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. But I had so much more to say. I love you. I'll see you later'.

Streep, who co-starred with O'Hara in Heartburn, said: 'Catherine O'Hara brought love and light to our world, through whipsmart compassion for the collection of eccentrics she portrayed...such a loss for her family and friends, and the audience she graced as friends'.

'Oh genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always. Always', said Pascal on Instagram.

Nealon added: 'Catherine O'Hara changed the way so many of us understand comedy and humanity. From the chaos and heart of Home Alone to the unforgettable precision of Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, she created characters we'll rewatch again and again'.

Mazin said: 'Catherine O'Hara was not only a legend, she was one of the most decent people I've ever known, much less worked with. We're all just devastated by this news. Our thoughts are with her family'.