Gemma Teller-Morrow is a woman like no other. As the matriarch of SAMCRO, she's just as hard-body as any of the gun-running outlaw bikers she presides over, if not more, and like any good Crime Mom™, she only gives a fuck about one thing: the fam. Compromise the community she's worked so hard to build on any level—be it blatantly creeping with her husband, throwing shade to her daughter-in-law, or posing a real, federal threat to the family—and she will flip on you in a second and worry about the consequences later. That same protect first, ask questions later mentality recently led to a terrible decision, and as Sons of Anarchy continues its final season, Gemma's days as a free, no-fucks-given woman are numbered.
Before she gets her comeuppance though, let's reflect on six years of truly awful awesomeness. When we say "best moments," it's less a condoning of her heinous actions and more of a tribute to the entertaining reckless, sometimes scary behavior. One time for the Queen of the Harleys. These are Gemma Teller's Best Moments, in GIFs.
16. Terrorizing Tara's meddling boss.
Episode: "John 8:32" Season 6, Ep. 8
Every moment Gemma put the fear of the reaper in Tara's boss (across six seasons) is hilarious, but this Michael Myers moment is the winner.
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13. Beating up Nero's assistant with Tara.
12. Giving Clay what he deserves after he tries to have Tara killed.
11. Catching Clay with an "escort" (Ashley Tisdale) and...reacting.
10. Kidnapping SAMCRO nemesis Agent June Stahl at gunpoint like it's nothing.
9. Strutting through the sheriff's station like a boss.
8. Gemma and Tara blow off steam with good ol' gun range therapy...in a parking lot.
7. Putting Clay's sidepiece in her place.
6. Getting the jump on her Dad's shady caregiver with ease.
5. Holding a baby. At gunpoint.
Episode: "Bainne" Season 3, Ep. 11
This actually happened, straight up. Gemma held a gun on an infant, two years old at most. Even the hardcore Sons looked on in horror and disbelief.