Judi Dench
Dame Judi Olivia Dench was born on the 9th
of December 1934. She is an English actress and author famous for work in
movies like Licence to Kill, Golden Eye, Casino Royale, The Importance of Being
Earnest, Die Another Day, The Chronicles of Riddick, Pride and Prejudice,
Quantum of Solace, My Week with Marilyn and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. She
started her career by performing on stage for Shakespeare’s various plays like
Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Macbeth. She is one of the most respected
actresses and has received various awards for her brilliant work on screen. She was
last seen in the 2016 movie Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. She has
finished shooting for her next films Tulip Fever, Victoria and Abdul and Murder
on the Orient.
Judi Dench Religion
Judi is a Quaker, the ones who believe in
the holy trinity of the father, the son and the holy-spirit but they do not
celebrate Christmas. Quakers believe that the events celebrated in these
festivals like resurrection and the incarnation must be remembered throughout
the year. They believe in the simplicity in daily life and in worship and their
service contains of silent meditation. She believes that being a Quaker has helped achieve everything she has in life and is very dedicated to her faith.
Judi Dench Political Views
Judi has worked with non- governmental organizations,
campaigning in the defence of the tribal people to end tyranny, greed and
racism. She also supports a charity that works amongst some of India’s poorest
and oppressed people called the Karuna Trust. She also worked with a national charity
that provides accessible holidays for those with disabilities and also urged
the policy makers to adopt more progressive drug policies. She was also one of
the 200 celebrities to sign on an open letter to the people of Scotland, asking
them to vote No to independence before the Scottish referendum. From all this,
it is clear that Judi is involved in and well aware about the political events
and strives to make things better in the world.
Who is he/she dating?
Judi was married to the British actor Michael Williams
on the 5th of February 1971 and the couple had their first and only
child, Finty Williams. She has one grandchild named Sam Williams born in 1997,
son of Finty Williams. Michael Williams passed away in 2001 from lung cancer at
the age of 65. Judi has been dating the conservationist David Mills for
seven years now since 2010.
Judi Dench Hobbies
Judi likes to knitting in her free time. She knits
even while shooting and makes beautiful needlework embroideries. These are
really beautiful intricate ornate work but with these really cool lines which
she gives people as presents. She loves watching
plays and encourages people to act in plays or to learn the art of theatre.
Interesting Facts
She has Leonardo DiCaprio on her speed dial.
She made history in 1996, for being the first one to
win two Laurence Oliver Awards for different roles.
Judi owns a racehorse along with a dog, 4 cats, 2
guinea pigs and some fish.
She has a tattoo of “carpe diem” on her right wrist.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judi_Dench
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001132/?ref_=nv_sr_1
