Character

Donnatella's Mother

Donnatella's mother carries Italian heritage, as Josh reveals during an awkward pitch to Commander Jack Reese about pairing him with Donnatella, known as Donna. Josh contrasts her roots with her Irish husband's to explain their daughter's full name, turning a tense military chat into a light family anecdote. This offhand detail underscores the personal backgrounds shaping White House aide Donna's identity amid high-stakes West Wing dynamics.

2 appearances

Also known as: Mom

Donnatella's Mother's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

2 moments

S4E10 · Arctic Radar

Arctic Small Talk and the Donna Reveal

Not present; functions as shorthand for Donna's family roots and ethnic identity.

Donnatella's mother is not present but is invoked by Josh as part of Donna's background to make her seem more human and familiar.

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S4E10 · Arctic Radar

Awkward Matchmaking and the Donnatella Reveal

Not present; invoked neutrally as a familial explanation.

Donnatella's mother is referenced by Josh as the source of Donna's Italian given name, used casually to color the anecdote and amplify the social awkwardness.

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