Holland Taylor played a significant role in the popular sitcom , which aired on CBS from 2003 to 2015. She portrayed the character Evelyn Harper, who is described as the titular brothers “Charlie and Alan’s conceited and self-centered bisexual mother, and the grandmother of Jake and Jenny.”

Evelyn, often referred to as “Evelyn the Mother,” was a wealthy real estate agent, who became popular for her constant desire to interfere in her sons’ lives.

Taylor’s time on was made even more special by her friendship with co-star , both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. On the show, they played family members and was a big part of what made the series so popular.

Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones were the other main stars of . Cryer featured as Alan Harper, a recently divorced chiropractor who moves in with his wealthy, but morally questionable, brother Charlie. Jones played Alan’s son Jake, the “half” in .

One seemingly bad thing about was a between some of the main stars. This is perhaps best evidenced by Holland Taylor’s salary on the show.

At the top of the earnings chart was Charlie Sheen, who played the leading role of Charlie Harper. During the height of his tenure on the show, Sheen reportedly . His portrayal of the womanizing jingle writer not only brought him fame but also a substantial fortune, solidifying his status as one of the highest-paid actors in television.