I can honestly say I don't really have a favourite actress. I've been busy all day in the garden with a crazy 2 year old and inbetween fishing compost out of her mouth I've been trying to think of who I could write about.
If Hannah hadn't already picked her, I could have easily picked Helena Bonham Carter - I've always loved her for her amazing acting skills and quirky ways.
The younger generation (how old do I make myself sound?) will probably know her best for her role as Mrs Weasley in the Harry Potter films. However, I remember her fondly for her role in the amazing film Educating Rita and as the mad and shaky Mrs Overall in Victoria Wood and Acorn Antiques. Whenever I see my daughter trying to carry a tray of things I always call her Mrs Overall. I also have memories of her as Adrian Moles mother!
I also adore the film Billy Elliot and she appears there as Billys ballet teacher. She has some amazing performances to her name and no more so than her heart-wrenching portrayal of Dr. Turner in the TV film called A Short Stay In Switzerland.
I think the only downside to her acting career was to put her name to Mamma Mia along with another great actress I almost picked - Meryl Streep. Shame on them!
What's your favourite? Head over to Hannah's blog and link up...
10 comments:
I love this woman. Awesome choice.
I loved her in Educating Rita, and all the other fabulous films she's been in.
I loved her in Dinnerladies too.
Fave was Jake's Progress with Robert Lindsay though x
Oh she's fabulous, a very good comic actress. Love her in Buster and Mamma Mia, and she's great in Billy Elliot.
Yeees! D'you know, I wouldn't have even thought of JW, but now I've just realised how awesome she is... homegrown talent indeed. I loved as Mo Mowlam, very moving, and yes, also a brilliant comic actress. Good choice! :) x
Oooh I forgot about Jake's Progress!
She's such an incredibly versatile actress, she seems to carry out her roles effortlessly.
Thanks ladies, glad you approve :)
I love her, I think my favorite of her films is Calender Girls and Billy Elliott. Great choice.
Great choice, true British talent and fabulous comic timing x
Yeah she is a pretty amazing actress and being home grown makes her even more special. I haven't actually seen Calendar Girls - need to get that sorted out.
my fave british actress. I love her to pieces esp in educating rita x
Another good one. We were watching her the other night, and she comes from my neck of the woods lol
Cheers JoJo and OTHMum - glad you approve :)
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