Judi Dench is widely regarded as one of Britain’s greatest actors, both for her stage work and her screen presence.
Her career spans over six decades, in which time she has won an Oscar, multiple BAFTAs, Olivier awards, and much more. However, it hasn’t always come easy. She didn’t hit the big screen until she was in her sixties, and over time, she has lost both the love of her life and her eyesight.
Now at 90, she is a dame and a TikTok star. So, how did she go from Shakespearean stage actress to major film star? And where did she get a very unexpected tattoo? Click on to find out.