The 'Mommie Dearest Jesus Christ' meme originates from the 1981 cult classic film Mommie Dearest, which stars Faye Dunaway as the legendary Hollywood actress Joan Crawford. In this specific scene, Dunaway’s Crawford enters a room and is immediately overcome with theatrical exasperation at the sight of a mess, shouting 'Jesus Christ!' with peak dramatic intensity. This clip has become a cornerstone of high-camp culture and internet reaction history due to its over-the-top delivery. It is commonly used to represent feelings of utter disbelief, extreme frustration, or the sensation of being 'done' with a situation before it even begins. Whether reacting to a chaotic group chat, a messy house, or a bad take on social media, this clip provides the perfect level of vintage melodrama. Example captions include: 'Me entering the kitchen and seeing the dishes I left for later' and 'When you open an email that starts with -As per my last message-'.