Beth Smith

Beth Smith (née Sanchez) is one of the main characters of Rick and Morty, daughter of Rick Sanchez and Diane Sanchez, wife of Jerry Smith and mother of Summer and Morty Smith. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan, and from a young age displayed a complex personality, marked by the abandonment of her father and a strained relationship with her mother. During her childhood, Beth was described as having sociopathic tendencies, asking Rick to make her weapons and dangerous devices to play with.

At 17, Beth became pregnant with Summer after a prom date with Jerry, which dashed her dream of becoming a heart surgeon and led her to study veterinary medicine, specializing in equine surgery at St. Equis Hospital. Her adult life is marked by deep dissatisfaction, feeling that she has "stuck" in her marriage, family, and job, which leads her to accept Rick's return to her home after years of absence.

The series explores the possibility that Beth was cloned by Rick, giving rise to the existence of "Space Beth," an adventurous and rebellious version who leads a resistance movement against the Galactic Federation. Both Beths eventually develop polyamorous relationships with Jerry, revealing the complexity of their identities and desires.

Beth is intelligent, ambitious, independent, and assertive, but also deeply insecure and prone to alcoholism, traits inherited from her father. She has a superiority complex and abandonment issues, which leads her to seek Rick's approval and often blame others for her decisions. She is sarcastic, critical, and can be cold or even cruel in extreme situations, such as when she chooses Summer over Morty in a life-or-death situation.

Among his hobbies and interests are:

•Drinking wine, especially in stressful or celebratory situations.

•Perform surgeries and medical procedures, showing fascination with anatomy since childhood.

•Create models and collages with horse parts, as seen in “The Whirly Dirly Conspiracy.”

•Enjoy adventures and challenges, especially in its “Space Beth” version.

Beth is a woman of medium height, slim build, and fair skin. She has straight, shoulder-length blonde hair and a head shape similar to Rick's. Her facial features are plain, with large, expressive eyes and a small nose.

Beth's most characteristic outfit in the series is:

•Top: Red polo-style collar shirt.

•Bottom: Light blue jeans.

•Footwear: White sports shoes.

•Accessories: Sometimes, she is seen with a glass or bottle of wine, reflecting her fondness for the drink.

As a child, she wore a jumpsuit with a red shirt, long white socks, black Mary Janes, and a green hair clip.

•Rick Sánchez (father): Relationship of admiration and emotional dependence, marked by abandonment and the search for approval.

•Jerry Smith (husband): Troubled marriage, with periods of separation and reconciliation, and an unequal power dynamic.

•Summer and Morty (children): Beth cares about their well-being, although she sometimes prioritizes her own wishes or Rick's.

•Beth has displayed sociopathic tendencies since childhood, asking Rick for dangerous inventions such as laser beams, mind-control whips, and anatomically correct dolls.

•In the episode “The ABC's of Beth,” it is revealed that she pushed her friend Tommy into a swamp in Froopyland, showing her dark side since she was a child.

•Her “Space Beth” version is a rebel and warrior leader, contrasting with the traditional Beth.

•Alcoholism is a trait shared with Rick, using it as an escape mechanism.