Adrian Mole Doreen Slater, whom Adrian privately refers to as "Stick Insect". Brett makes a reappearance in the later books as a successful yet unpleasant businessman who loses his fortune during the credit crunch. Doreen is killed off in "Prostrate Years". Pauline temporarily marries her younger lodger Martin Muffet, who eventually leaves her for Adrian's girlfriend Bianca Dartington, giving Adrian and his mother a shared heartbreak. Later, George and Pauline effect a partner swap with Ivan and Tania Braithwaite (parents of Pandora), only to reunite after Ivan's untimely death. Adrian's half-sister, Rosie Germaine Mole (after feminist Germaine Greer), grows up to be
Adrian Pennino a small Italian restaurant, named after her. The walls of the restaurant showcases pictures of Adrian, Italian heritage, as well as Rocky's sports memorabilia, such as ringside photographs, clippings from newspapers, paintings, and his championship belts. In the 2012 Broadway musical based on the first "Rocky" film, Adrian Pennino was portrayed by Margo Seibert. Adrian Pennino Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (née Pennino; March 10, 1950 – January 11, 2002) is a fictional character from the "Rocky" series, played by Talia Shire. Shire was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Adrian in "Rocky". The final scene