Luann Van Houten (née Mussolini) is the wife of Kirk Van Houten and the mother of Milhouse Van Houten. She has been married to Kirk twice, getting divorced once, due to an argument that they had at Homer and Marge's dinner party.[1]
Biography
Luann Van Houten originated from Tuscany, Italy, showing she is Italian-American, as her mother is Italian. She was born in Shelbyville, however moved to Springfield at a young age.[2] She was born on December 1, 1970 – 1980. She lacks the stereotypically exaggerated mannerisms associated with most other Italian-Americans in Springfield, such as Fat Tony, or the chef Luigi. When younger, she went to "Camp Land-A-Man" (which basically served as a finishing school) with Marge, Patty and Selma, Helen Lovejoy, and Cookie Kwan.[3]
Luann was married to Kirk for several years and bore Milhouse. Their marriage was unhappy and, after an argument over a game of Pictionary, she leaves Kirk after he angrily remarks after previously drawing it and she drew a far better version of dignity that it is no wonder that he can't draw "dignity", since he gave it up when he married her. Although Kirk found the new liberty of a single life tough, Luann uses her new found freedom to live life on the fast lane.[1] Luann began dating American Gladiator Pyro shortly after her divorce with Kirk, but was caught cheating on him with his best friend, Gyro.[4]
In Apu's bachelor years, she had been one of his bachelorettes.[5] It is once revealed Luann had also gone out with Disco Stu, disco dancing. As well, she also admits she had begun a relationship with Captain McCallister. Otto revealed that he used to date her.[6] At some point while she was still married to Kirk, she slept with Dr. Hibbert at a key party.[7] Despite rekindling, she and Kirk still have issues.
When the Van Houtens are on the verge of reuniting, Bart and Milhouse hatch a scheme to get them to separate again (because Milhouse enjoyed both of them fighting over him). The scheme backfires, and nearly results in the separation of Homer and Marge. Bart and Milhouse try another hapless scheme by attempting to push a mannequinned version of Bart over a waterfall. Since then, they are often seen together.[8] After some years, they decide to marry again. Their honeymoon goes wrong since they fall from their ship and are lost in an island. When they are rescued, they go back to Springfield.
Luann, Kirk and Milhouse all have similar appearances. Bart once asked Luann and Kirk if they are siblings.[9]
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| Luann
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| Image
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Cost
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Unlock method
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Unlocks with
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Unlock message
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Yearbook
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 150
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Level 37
Premium
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Cracker Factory
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30
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| 60
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Thanksgiving 2018, All American Auction, Blargsgiving, Northward Bound, The Atom Smasher and Cold Turkey
Premium (Women Mystery Box)
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| Technical Information
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ID
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Groups
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Internal Name
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4001
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Premium Characters, Premium Female, Investorettes, Parents, Barflies, Adult, Wives, Moms, LARPers
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Luann
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| Permanent Tasks
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| Task
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Time
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Reward
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Requires
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Quest with the task
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Animated?
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| Go Skating
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10m
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 26,  7
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Simpsons' Skating Rink
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| Make Mommy Meals for Milhouse
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60m
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105, 26
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Van Houten House
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Money Vs. Milhouse Pt. 1
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| Dine at Truffle
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2h
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175, 40
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Gilded Truffle
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| Go to Moe's
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4h
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260, 70
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Moe's Tavern
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Money Vs. Milhouse Pt. 2
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| Drink at Moe's Brewing Co.
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4h
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260, 70
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Moe's Brewing Co.
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| Drink Colorful Booze
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4h
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260, 70
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Ye Olde Magick Shoppe
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| Overpay for Sex on the Beach
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4h
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260, 70
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Smooches on the Beach
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| Stay at the Swelldorado
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4h
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260, 70
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Swelldorado
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| Try to Win at Blackjack
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4h
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260, 70
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$ Casino
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| Enjoy a Night Without Kids
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4h
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260, 70
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Resort Hotel
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| Drink and Babysit
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4h
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260, 70
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The Boiled Potato
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| Spy on Kids
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4h
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260, 70
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Giant Ferris Wheel
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| Attend Coffee Meetup
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4h
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260, 70
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Jittery Joe's Coffee
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| Establish Squatter's Rights
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4h
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260, 70
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Parasite House
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| Shop for Cider
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4h
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260, 70
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Mt. Swartzwelder Historic Cider Mill
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| Go Shopping "For a Friend"
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4h
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260, 70
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The Elegant Scoundrel
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| Obtain Anxiety Medication
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6h
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350, 90
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Springfield Medical Center
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| Run the Cracker Factory
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8h
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420, 105
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Cracker Factory
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Money Vs. Milhouse Pt. 5
Hardly Kirk-Ing Pt. 1
Hardly Kirk-Ing Pt. 5
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| Dance the Señor Burns
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8h
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420, 105
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Chez Guevara
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| Relax in a Jacuzzi Suit
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12h
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600, 150
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Van Houten House
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Money Vs. Milhouse Pt. 3
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| Enjoy a Night at the Theater
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12h
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600, 150
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Springfield Playhouse
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| Complain About Electric Buzzing
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12h
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600, 150
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The Buzzing Sign Diner
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| Dress up in the Flag
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16h
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750, 200
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| Try On Sexy Costumes
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16h
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750, 200
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Springfield Costume Shop
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| Ride in the MegaGlobe
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24h
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1,000, 225
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Money Vs. Milhouse Pt. 3
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| Buy Groceries at a Kindling Store
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24h
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1,000, 225
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Kevin's Kindling
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Squirrel Luann
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| Taps Final Update
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| Wave
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Cost
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Release
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80
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September 26, 2024
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Trivia
- Luann may have had Kleptomaniacal tendencies, as while fighting with Kirk Van Houten shortly before their divorce, she mentioned that she stole shirts from the church donation bin.[citation needed]
- She was apparently born without eyebrows.[citation needed]
- She also apparently frequently told bedtime stories that were filled with negative vibes about her husband, such as how "rotten" it was to be married by a "loser" or the fact that he carries a change purse.[citation needed]
- Luann used to date The Sea Captain.[citation needed]
- According to The Simpsons: Tapped Out dialogue, Luann had a fling with Kearney, then she claims there are too many painful memories implying it was a tough break up.
Behind the Laughter
Voice
Luann is voiced by Maggie Roswell, but she temporarily became a non-speaking character when Roswell left the show due for a while to a pay dispute. However, she did have a speaking part in the Season 25 episode: "Four Regrettings and a Funeral" when Maggie Roswell returned to voice Maude Flanders in a Treehouse of Horror episode and Helen Lovejoy in The Simpsons Movie.
Appearances
References
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