Abigail Ross is the mother of Pete Ross and a former judge in Smallville.
Early Life[]
Abigail Ross (maiden name unknown) was born in Metropolis, where she graduated from South High School in 1973. She attended Brown University, before getting her law degree at the University of Kansas. She later married Bill Ross, a fellow lawyer and co-owner of the Ross Creamed Corn factory, with whom she had several children.
Season Three[]
She presided over the trial of Walt Masterson, a jewel thief who injured Clark Kent. She was threatened with death of her son, Pete, if she did not grant the motion to dismiss all charges. Clark was able to save Pete before this could happen.
After divorcing her husband, Bill Ross, she accepted a job as a federal judge in Wichita and she and Pete left Smallville.
Notes[]
Smallville Ledger article.
- A Smallville Ledger article on Abigail gives details about her early life.
Appearances[]
- Season One: Crush (Mentioned only)
- Season Two: Vortex (Mentioned only), Duplicity (Mentioned only), Nocturne (Mentioned only), Lineage (Mentioned only), Ryan (Mentioned only), Rush (Mentioned only),
- Season Three: Whisper, Truth (Mentioned only), Talisman (Mentioned only), Forsaken (Mentioned only)
- Chloe Chronicles, Volume Two (Mentioned only)
- Season Seven: Hero (Mentioned only)
- Season Ten: Lazarus (Mentioned only)
In Other Media[]
- Pete's mother appeared in the 2013 DCEU film Man of Steel, renamed as Helen Ross. She was portrayed by Heidi Kettenring.