Lena Lerner

Lena Lerner
Alias(es)	Cherry Bomb
Series	Jem
Role(s)	Support character Working pop star
Occupation(s)	Singer and performer
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Personal information
Species	Human
Gender	Female
Status	Alive
Race	African-American
Hair	Dark brown
Eyes	Dark brown
Relatives	Dominic Lerner (son)
Abilities	Responsible Talented singer
Appearances
Firstappearance	The Jem Jam (Part 1) (1987)
Appearances	The Jem Jam (Part 1) The Jem Jam (Part 2) Hollywood Jem (Part 2) A Change of Heart Riot's Hope (cameo)

Lena Lerner is a minor character in the Jem animated series. She is an audacious and talented singer and performer, and also the mother of Dominic, the hottest teen idol in town.

Lena was one of the guest music celebrities invited to perform at the "Jem Jam".

History

Lena is a widely popular music artist, known for her powerhouse vocals. She arrives at the Hollywood Hills party with her son, Dominic, among other guests, to participate in the "Jem Jam" event that will be thrown by Jem and The Holograms. Despite being a teen idol with a strong musical talent, she believes Dominic is irresponsible and doesn't let him perform at the Jem Jam. She also supports feminism, evidenced by how she scolds Dominic when he talks rudely to the Starlight Girls, as well as when teaming up with Lindsey Pierce to stop a bunch of thieves.

Appearance

Lena is of African-American descent. She can usually be seen wearing a tight and sparkly red nightdress and fashions a voluminous and wild hairstyle –somewhat resembling a lion's mane– sported in a dark brown color with lighter brown highlights, which added to her tall stature, adds to an imposing yet still attractive persona.

Personality

Lena is an elegant and courteous woman who knows how to properly behave among other people. She is especially amicable toward those that surround her and is always ready to deliver a well-timed and clever comment to spice up the moment. However, despite her gorgeous looks, she definitely isn't a pushover and is always ready to smack a few heads if the occasion demands it.

She can be a bit overprotective at times, especially toward her son Dominic, who has to bear the many rules she imposes on him, although always for his own good.

Gallery

Lena and Ron Cox make a cameo at The Stingers' party in Riot's Hope.

From the same episode, here accompanied by Raya and Johnny Deacon.

Lena Lerner was based on real life American-born Swiss singer, Tina Turner.

Trivia

• Lena Lerner is based on real-life R&B legend, the late Tina Turner, who became wildly popular in the 1980s; especially in 1984 with the release of her fifth solo album, Private Dancer, which included the hit "What's Love Got to Do with It".