Nanny McPhee is a 2005 comedy drama fantasy film based on the Nurse Matilda character by Christianna Brand. Directed by Kirk Jones and coproduced by various studios, the film is set in Victorian England and stars Emma Thompson as Nanny McPhee. The plot revolves around widowed undertaker Cedric Brown and his seven unruly children, who have driven away seventeen nannies due to their bad behavior. When Nanny McPhee arrives, she uses discipline and magic to transform the family's lives. As the children learn valuable lessons, her facial defects gradually disappear. The family faces financial challenges, including a potential wicked stepmother and the threat of losing financial support. Ultimately, the children's clever intervention leads to a heartwarming and magical conclusion, with Nanny McPhee leaving after making it snow in August and orchestrating a beautiful winter wedding for Cedric and the family's scullery maid, Evangeline. The film's success led to a sequel, "Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang," released in 2010.

Queen Nanny, also known as Granny Nanny, was a prominent figure and leader of the Jamaican Maroons in the early 18th century. She led a community of formerly-enslaved escapees, predominantly of West African descent, called the Windward Maroons, in a guerrilla war against British authorities in the Colony of Jamaica, known as the First Maroon War. Nanny's leadership and the Maroons' mastery of guerrilla warfare led to significant losses for the British, ultimately resulting in a peace treaty in 1740, granting state-sanctioned freedom and 500 acres of land to Nanny and her followers. The village built on this land grant, known as Moore Town, still stands today. Nanny's success as a leader led to her being declared Jamaica's only female national hero, and her image is featured on the Jamaican $500 note. Despite limited textual evidence, Nanny's legacy is celebrated in modern-day Moore Town, with her story being a subject of numerous Maroon oral traditions and origin stories.Queen Nanny's early life is surrounded by various origin stories, with some Maroon legends suggesting she was born into the Asante people of modern-day Ghana, while others claim she came to Jamaica as a free woman. Nanny's impact as a leader and her descendants continue to be celebrated, with numerous versions of her early life contributing to her revered status among the Maroon community and the people of Jamaica. As a descendant of the

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang, also known as Nanny McPhee Returns in the US and Canada, is a 2010 period fantasy comedy film directed by Susanna White and co-produced by StudioCanal, Relativity Media, Working Title Films, and Three Strange Angels. The film, a sequel to the 2005 movie Nanny McPhee, was written by Emma Thompson, based on Christianna Brand's Nurse Matilda books. The cast includes Emma Thompson as Nanny McPhee, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Isabel Green, Rhys Ifans as Phil Green, and other talented actors. The story revolves around Isabel's struggles while her husband Rory is away at war, and the magical intervention of Nanny McPhee to help her manage the chaos. The film received positive reviews from critics, earning $93.2 million on a $35 million budget and a Young Artist Award nomination for Best Performance in a Feature Film. With its blend of comedy, fantasy, and heartwarming moments, Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang is a delightful family film that continues to charm audiences worldwide.

Nanny Elisabet Still-McKinney (31 July 1926 — 7 May 2009) was a prominent Finnish industrial designer and glass artist, renowned for her influential work during the post-war period. She honed her design skills at the Central School of Industrial Arts in Helsinki, and subsequently joined the design team at Riihimäki Glass, where she made significant contributions for over twenty-five years. Still's innovative approach to glassware design, exemplified by her iconic 1958 Harlekiini collection, garnered widespread acclaim for its bold use of colors and unconventional shapes. Beyond glassware, she ventured into designing a diverse range of items, including crockery, cutlery, and jewelry. Notably, her technical expertise and mastery of manufacturing methods set her apart in the industry. Her remarkable talents were recognized with the prestigious Pro Finlandia medal in 1972, and her designs are featured in esteemed collections such as the British Museum, MoMA, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Nanny Still-McKinney's enduring legacy continues to be celebrated through various retrospective exhibitions and her timeless contributions to the world of design.