There are loads of reasons why we love Kathy Najimy.

She slayed us with Hocus Pocus, Sister Act, King of the Hill and those silly and satirical sketch specials she did with Mo Gaffney. (“Angels” is a favorite of mine.) Then there’s her feminist advocacy, like when she raised $50k to fight gender apartheid in Afghanistan by kicking ass on The Weakest Link. Or when she strove to destigmatize abortion by sharing why’d she’d once made that choice. Also, forever this:

Now to our lengthy list of reasons we adore Najimy, we add that she’s raised a fierce young artist in her own image.

Meet Samia.

our kid @samiasvmiv in @people surreal. Now the "second look" (circle the mistakes in 2 photos) page ..is my 2nd fav pic.twitter.com/fXUM6dKfdt

— kathy najimy (@kathynajimy) September 17, 2015

She’s a New York-based singer, who’s on the rise. And this girl’s got a voice that’s big and bold—like her momma’s—yet uniquely her own. Check it:

For more go to Sound Cloud.

The 19-year-old’s a budding feminist.

stop! calling! women! bitches! its boring and we're all over it STOOOOOOOOP IIIIITTTTTT

— Samia (@samiasvmiv) September 10, 2015

I’ve decided this is a nod to her momma’s big Peggy Hill moment.

vIVA!! pic.twitter.com/LY188HRkFU

— Samia (@samiasvmiv) September 9, 2015

She shares our crush on Cara Delevingne.

i love cara delevingne so much

— Samia (@samiasvmiv) July 30, 2015

And this smart cookie has an enviably adorable bond with her magical mom.

this isnt a"humble-brag" it's a BRAG BRAG-My kid graduated-Hghi-school w/HIGH HONORS-not jst -honors'but HIGH honors https://t.co/f1FliSg80l

— kathy najimy (@kathynajimy) June 12, 2015

I love you @kathynajimy thanks for convincing me I could do it best mom in the world pic.twitter.com/PPxUrcqUMW

— Samia (@samiasvmiv) June 11, 2015

We’re with People. Samia is one to watch. And we’re with Samia on loving Kathy Najimy.

Kristy Puchko wonders if Hocus Pocus was a Halloween tradition in the Najimy household like it was in hers…

Kristy Puchko is the managing editor of Pajiba. You can follow her on Twitter.

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