Stella Costanza
Jerry's aunt and Uncle Leo's wife, first appearing at the condo ceremony in Florida.
Stella is introduced in "The Pen," the 20th episode of Seinfeld and the third episode of the third season, which first aired on NBC on October 2, 1991. She is Jerry's aunt and Uncle Leo's wife. In the episode, Jerry and Elaine meet Uncle Leo and his wife Stella at the ceremony honoring Morty as outgoing condo association president. When introduced, Elaine spontaneously hollers Stella's name, imitating Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire.
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Reader's Guide
Stella appears only in "The Pen" (season 3, episode 3, first aired October 2, 1991). She is identified as Uncle Leo's wife and Jerry's aunt. Her sole on-screen moment occurs at the ceremony when Elaine, giddy from muscle relaxants, hollers her name in a Marlon Brando imitation. No other episodes or storylines involving Stella are mentioned.
Did You Know?
- She is introduced as Uncle Leo's wife and Jerry's aunt, not as George Costanza's mother.
- This episode is one of two in which Kramer does not appear (the other being "The Chinese Restaurant").
- The episode is the only one in which George Costanza does not appear.
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