Neva Howell is an American actress known for playing "Ma Kent" in the 2025 film Superman. With over 30 years of experience, she has appeared in various film and TV roles, including Mercy Street, Greedy People, and The Originals. After attending acting school in New York and spending time in Los Angeles, she returned to the Southeast, where she was surprised to receive the offer to play Ma Kent from director James Gunn. Neva has a long list of credits and roles she has portrayed.