23 “Steel Magnolias” Quotes That Will Make You Emotional

1. When Ouiser warned Annelle about the pitfalls of men:

2. When Truvy spilled the tea in the beauty parlor:

3. And when Annelle declared her professional life and personal life were two separate things:

4. When Ouiser set herself up for this burn from her nemesis Drum:

5. When Shelby confessed her love for the color pink:

6. And when M’Lynn called it for what it really was:

7. When Clairee and Truvy made some observations at Shelby’s wedding:

8. When Clairee perfectly summed up her love for her best friend:

9. And when Truvy reminded Annelle that the beauty standard is achievable:

10. When Ouiser brought Annelle back down to reality:

11. When Clairee agreed that Truvy was raised the right way, the Southern way:

12. And when Ouiser defended her outlook on life:

13. When Clairee said the most relatable line in the whole film:

14. When Ouiser shared her beliefs on following a healthy diet:

15. When M’Lynn takes charge and demands Shelby to drink the damn juice:

16. And, when Ouiser reminded everyone that she used to be sweet:

17. When Clairee realized the group needed a good laugh after Shelby’s funeral:

18. When Ouiser reminded everyone that there’s nothing wrong with having a wicked sense of humor:

19. And when Clairee described her personality perfectly:

20. When Ouiser didn’t tiptoe around the reason people are nice to her face:

21. When M’Lynn knows what she’s saying is irrational, but that doesn’t make the pain go away:

22. And when Truvy shared the stark reality of getting older:

23. Last but not least, when Clairee called out Ouiser for being in a good mood:

Y’all, these ladies are the definition of friendship. Look at them!