Unanswered: Quirky mom and her bittersweet sacrifice

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Quirky mom and her bittersweet sacrifice

A somewhat eccentric, divorced mom (think funny antics, unique style, maybe a fuller figure). The daughter falls for a guy in college (I THINK it was in college), and the mom feels insecure about not fitting in with their social circle. Believing she's holding her daughter back, the mom takes drastic measures to push her away, hoping she'll have a better life with her dad. The daughter and her boyfriend stay strong and eventually get married. In a poignant moment, the daughter briefly catches a glimpse of her mom watching the wedding ceremony from afar before disappearing again.

Can you help me unravel the title of this movie, which I believe I watched about 10-15 years ago (on TV), waiting to be rediscovered?

Re: Quirky mom and her bittersweet sacrifice

Thanks, but unfortunately that's not it...

Originally Posted by justlook5g (Post 2428859)

Thanks, but unfortunately that's not it...

Have you actually watched Bette Midler's Stella? Or any excerpts?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4i9qFjKLDs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbhhabPfALo

Re: Quirky mom and her bittersweet sacrifice

Found the (full) movie on YouTube, but disappointingly, it's not the one I mentioned. My memory of the actors is clear, and these definitely aren't them.