Actresses like and Zaskia Sungkar have become icons not despite their hijab, but because of how they integrate it into their celebrity. They star in prime-time soap operas ( sinetron ) and FTVs (TV Movies) where the leading lady is a strong, faithful, yet glamorous mother.
Even the gaming community has seen an influx of "Ibu Jilbab Gamers"—mothers who stream Mobile Legends or PUBG after putting the kids to bed, wearing a casual hoodie and a passer (instant hijab). The biggest triumph of this movement is the normalization of balance. The modern Ibu Jilbab has rejected the false dichotomy that a religious woman cannot enjoy entertainment.
Gone are the days when the image of a mother wearing a hijab was confined solely to the kitchen, the school run, or religious gatherings. Today, the "Ibu Jilbab" (hijab-wearing mother) is a powerful and prominent figure in the mainstream lifestyle and entertainment landscape. She is a content creator, a fashion icon, a movie protagonist, and a business owner, all while navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood. The New Face of Family Entertainment For a long time, entertainment featuring Muslim families often fell into two extremes: overly religious lectures or stereotypical side characters. That narrative has shifted dramatically.