My mother saw Susan when she was on CSPAN talking about her book; my mother actually felt sorry for her!
That is, of course, until I got through giving my mother the facts chapter and verse.
Now she doesn't trust her own judgment.........LOL.
The Thomassons have coached Susan McDougal to have her pouty face just perfect when she was on either C-Span or Larry King.
Do not intend to be mean to your mother, but she also may believe that soap opera's are real life. That's another talk you should have with her. :^)