In mainstream media, the nanny figure has long been a staple of storytelling, often serving as a catalyst for family transformation.

Shows like the 90s hit The Nanny popularized the "hanky-panky with the help" trope through the lens of a romantic comedy, where the sexual tension between Fran Fine and Maxwell Sheffield was a primary narrative driver.

Characters like Mary Poppins or Maria from The Sound of Music represent the "magical" or "nurturing" nanny who restores order to a household.