Cypress Hamilton Sparks (54) is Pandora & Nellie’s mother, a product of New York society. She’s disciplined and maintains incredibly high standards, often vocal about her strict expectations. She believes affection is a privilege and withholds love as punishment. However flawed the methods may be, her intention is always to protect her family. A nurturing instinct is present beneath this reserved exterior, but years of restraint have suppressed it. She places an overwhelming focus on the importance of reputation, often at the expense of genuine emotional connection.