Julie McKenzie, Born in 1941 – Marple
Julia Kathleen Nancy McKenzie is a well-known English actress, singer, presenter, and theatre director. On television, McKenzie is known for her BAFTA Award nomination for Hester Fields in the sitcom ‘Fresh Fields’ and its sequel and also as Miss Marple in Agatha Christie’s Marple. She also recorded an audiobook of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Through the Looking Glass.’
McKenzie appeared in a National Theatre 80th birthday tribute to Lord Oliver, ‘Happy Birthday, Sir Larry’, on 31 May 1987 in the presence of Olivier himself. McKenzie was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2018 New Year Honors for services to drama.
Elizabeth Hurley, Born in 1965 – Bedazzled
Elizabeth Hurley is one of the most well-known English actresses and models in the world. She has starred in numerous projects and has also done some modeling work. In addition to her successful career, she is also known for being a very glamorous person.
Hurley started off her big screen career with the film Aria. She has since appeared in such films as Bedazzled, Serving Sara, and The Weight of Water. In 2011, she began starring as “Diana Payne” in the American teen drama Gossip Girl. Elizabeth has also appeared on TV shows as a protagonist, The Royals, and Runaways. In 2001, she launched her own clothing line, which was extremely profitable.
Joanna Lumley, Born in 1946 – Absolutely Fabulous
Joanna Lamond Lumley, popularly known as Joanna Lumley, is a legendary English actress and author. She is often praised for her work in film, television, as well as theater. In addition to her successful career, Lumley is also known for her activism and charity work. She has been involved with numerous charities over the years.
Some of her renowned work as a Philanthropist includes the role of the Gurkha Justice Campaign’s public face, which she took on in 2008. Further, Lumley narrated Survival International’s documentary, Mine: Story of a Sacred Mountain. In addition, she also provided writing for the book We Are One: A Celebration of Tribal Peoples, which benefited Survival.
Tracy Shaw, Born in 1973 – Coronation Street
Tracy Shaw is an English actress who starred in Coronation Street as Maxine Peacock for nearly eight years, from May 1995 until January 2003. Shaw went on a brief pop career in 1998. ‘Happenin’ All Over Again,’ her debut single, reached No. 46 in the UK charts.
Soon enough, she became the face of supermarket Kwik Save after leaving the Street in 2003. She starred as Miranda Power in the BBC3 drama series Grease Monkeys in 2007 and has previously appeared in minor roles in Mile High, Doctors, and Casualty. In 2012, Tracy appeared as a ghost in a charity sketch for Text Santa, reprising her role as Maxine.
Bo Derek, Born In 1956
Lauded for her ethereal beauty, Bo Derek took the world by storm after she appeared in a series of movies like ‘Tarzan, the Ape Man’ and ’10,’ directed by her then-husband at the time of its release. Her gorgeous looks weren’t limited to the cinemas alone as she was also featured in magazine covers more than once!
Now in her sixties, Derek considers herself to be in semi-retirement. Still, she makes the occasional red-carpet appearance, especially now that she has found love once again in John Corbett. Aside from media events, Derek allots time for other causes targeted to animal welfare and veterans’ affairs.
