Judi Dench addresses rumors of alleged rift with Maggie Smith over dressing room placements
Yahoo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Judi Dench reflects warmly on her decades-long friendship with Maggie Smith, praising her intelligence, wit, humor, and beauty, while also acknowledging Smith's private and complex nature.
- Dench dismisses rumors of rivalry or disputes over dressing room hierarchy, emphasizing her preference for sharing spaces and the lively atmosphere, contrasting with Smith's quieter demeanor.
- The two actresses met in 1958 at the Old Vic and collaborated on several projects, including A Room With a View and the documentary Nothing Like a Dame, maintaining a close bond until Smith's death in September 2024.
- Dench's memoir, Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?, offers insights into her career, personal life, and her friendship with Smith, and is available for purchase.
- Dench expresses deep loss over Smith's passing, recalling moments of joy and laughter they shared and the difficulty of adjusting to her absence.
