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Jordan Peele’s Us (2019) gave us one of the most haunting explorations of identity and survival in modern horror. At the center of it all stands Adelaide Wilson, played masterfully by Lupita Nyong’o. On the surface, Adelaide is a devoted mother trying to protect her family from a terrifying home invasion. But as the film unravels, we realize her story is much more complex, and her “good for her” moment is one of the most chilling in horror.
A Survivor’s Beginning
From the very first scene at the Santa Cruz boardwalk, Adelaide’s life is defined by survival. As a child, she wandered into the hall of mirrors and encountered her Tethered double, Red. What followed wasn’t just trauma, it was transformation. Adelaide emerged into the world above, and whether we see her as victim, imposter, or both, the truth is clear: she adapted. She learned to live, to thrive, and to protect what was hers, all while burying a past that threatened to surface.
Mother First, Fighter Always
Throughout the film, Adelaide is the only one who fully understands the stakes. She doesn’t hesitate when her family is under attack. She grabs the fireplace poker, she strategizes, she fights. Her maternal instincts and survival instincts are inseparable. The way she goes toe-to-toe with Red proves she’s not just fighting for her family’s safety, she’s fighting to keep the life SHE claimed.
The “Good For Her” Twist
The iconic twist that Adelaide was originally one of the Tethered, forces us to reexamine everything. Some viewers see betrayal; others see brilliance. She was given a chance at life above, and she refused to let it go. In the end, Adelaide smiles in the car with her family intact, while Red lies dead below. It’s a complicated victory, but it’s hers. She clawed her way out of the shadows and refused to be dragged back down.
The Good For Her series celebrates people in horror who seize power in impossible circumstances, and Adelaide fits perfectly. I prefer my heroes morally gray, and that’s the beauty of Us. Adelaide embodies resilience, adaptability, and determination - themes that resonate far beyond the screen. She forces us to ask uncomfortable questions: What would you do to escape a life of suffering? How far would YOU go to protect what you’ve built?
And in that final smile, Adelaide answers for herself: she would do whatever it takes. Good for her.
