Dame Maggie Smith Has Never Seen Downton - The Graham Norton Show

Maggie Smith is relieved that Downton Abbey is finally over… and admits she has never seen the show. She does have a box set.
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[@mediaman834]

That woman is a British National Treasure.

[@mirrenfan2]

+SciFiTom She's an INTERNATIONAL treasure!

[@mcgaplec1134]

+SciFiTom fuck you, she's belong to the world

[@manuel5114]

+Mc Gaplec Maggie are belong to us.

[@sarahcoleman5269]

+MediaMan Even as an American, I have to agree. While she may be beloved by other countries, she is British by birth and as a person. The same way the Great Pyramids are admired by all the world, but they are primarily Egyptian and belong to the Egyptian people. Thus, they are an Egyptian National Treasure. Logic.

[@josephthomaswhiting8417]

+MediaMan My absolute favorite. I will be devastated the day she passes away.

[@olleronn616]

"Just pull yourself together!" That's McGonagall if I've ever heard her.

[@colmmcnerney8697]

La la land

[@hanpiller]

It's like McGonagall freaking possessed her 😂😂

[@johnrayordas]

Olle Rönn I believe she said "Just purr yourself together"

[@minervamcgonagall8805]

I did not XD

[@minervamcgonagall8805]

She is me in a sense.

[@TayfunDemirSincap]

She is so noble and elegant and her sarcasm has always made me laugh. What an impeccable person she is.

[@gstevens6948]

Indeed. ❤️

[@jochenstossberg5427]

That's not sarcasm. That's wit. You don't see it much these days because so few people get it.

[@Viffido]

@@jochenstossberg5427 She's witty but her humour IS sarcastic, very common in british people.

[@TheVildee]

She's just in total control of the audience, even though she says very little. Fascinated.

[@sythlorde]

+TheVildee she put a spell on them at the start, didnt you see it ?

[@TheVildee]

C3PO's Bottom Bit haha, when you mention it :)

[@CoachingHigher]

TheVildee Absolutely! That’s a masterful performer.

[@melchiorao9759]

Thats called charisma.

[@antoniobrooks1113]

That’s called respect

[@geninamonaghan5136]

When we find the secret to immortality, make sure she gets it first.

[@Posiden178]

Here and Betty White

[@anthea5040]

Safe some for David Attenborough please.

[@JenniferJiang2013]

Robin Williams left us, we MUST keep her

[@stevethepirate0011]

Keanu has the secret!

[@popland1977]

@@Posiden178 Betty White is looking more frail by the month

[@gsivakumar2013]

'Just pull yourself together'

[@xxx132020]

+G Sivakumar lol so funny :D

[@MishaHusnainAli]

+G Sivakumar Hahaha, that is the most English thing I've ever heard anyone say. Fantastic!

[@julieta5375]

She is just more McGonagall than McGonagall herself :)

[@alefluan6906]

Julieta YESS

[@zenithquasar9623]

Ded!

[@ashleysmith3386]

How she says "that was nice." is so cute!😅

[@isabelwasgindt892]

Ashley Smith o

[@HilFrigg]

Oh that was not cute, that was shady and I love it

[@kathgibbs2881]

😊

[@KaraDeniseDupio]

Nobody could deliver the most arrogant lines elegantly in downton abbey like Dame Maggie Smith. I adore her!

[@Lakota828]

While I agree, I think Diana Rigg could give her a run for her money.

[@carolinekau3260]

Absolutley correct. She is the cherry on top.

[@SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi]

I thought you are a waiter 🤣🤣 She is so savage 🤣

[@politecat4236]

@@SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi she read errybody for filth lol but especially Lord G

[@setonix9151]

@@Lakota828 well unfortunately she's dead

[@raltommo]

What makes older british women so hilarious ? British humor is already great but older women really have something special.

[@Fragrantbeard]

Mimosa E. We get to see them. older American actresses are more often persona non grata.

[@rachenglish2948]

Sarcasm! Us British are very sarcastic and take the micky out of each other and insult each other in a funny way - Americans dont tend to do that.

[@heliotropezzz333]

It's because they're not afraid to laugh and joke be themselves I suppose. They don't rely on their looks for confidence. American women are more concerned with looking in control and sexy I think, so they don't loosen up so much.

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

Oh, no, honey. We get it and we love it.

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

A very astute comment.

[@ChelBUMM]

i wish i had this lady in my life and had tea with her so she could just talk to me about life

[@Kelishas]

Me too! I could listen to her for hours!

[@tkmaz]

+Chelsea von Holst Just remember, if you meet ANYONE older than you to take a minute & listen to them. For instance, my husband had a delightful conversation with an 88 year old man, and then the man wanted to show him how strong he was so he turned around & flashed him to show him his quads. Yup, always listen to your elders, you can get an experience you'll never forget!

[@le2zruWtaR8DauQ3]

+Chelsea von Holst i had no words for the perfection of this human being you found them thank you

[@bunheadladymelody3355]

+tkmaz You are absolutely right my dear often times we forget that they have had more experience and want us to learn the values of things

[@issacmiria1632]

She is the best actress

[@caramelcoffees]

can you imagine being a kid and having professor mcgonagall tell you to pull it together I'm dead

[@angelgirl8533]

"Just pull yourself together", she is Prof. McGonegall 100 %. I love this woman. I loved her especially as Charlotte in " A Room with a View from 1998 with Helena Bonham Carter.

[@devincampbell5007]

she was one of the only good harry potter series casts members

[@angelgirl8533]

Devin Campbell What do you mean ? The whole Harry Potter cast is excellent.

[@devincampbell5007]

Lovely22 Sorry i should've said best instead of good because i'm tired you can make that kind of mistake when you are tired. To me the best in the cast are Alan Rickman Dame Maggie Smith Ralph Feins Jason Isaacs Helena Bonham Carter Richard Harris ( but with the old age he was at i don't think he could've handled the action scenes ) Imelda Staunton Robbie Coltrane

[@angelgirl8533]

Devin Campbell Ok...it was my fault for thinking along these lines. Thank you for explaining it to me.

[@devincampbell5007]

Lovely22 you're welcome and please don't call me darling

[@cliffedward]

I love her for her honesty. She and Ian McKellen supported our theater here in Christchurch New Zealand after it was destroyed by the earthquake in 2011.

[@none4530]

That's really cool!

[@garywood97]

+cliffedward Could've used Gandalf and McGonigal instead.

[@curtwall7089]

+gary wood i know thats cool to say that :) or sir&dame ,sir ian mckellen and dame maggie smith

[@gailtaitoko1762]

Oh wow, I'm kiwi and didn't realise.

[@toastedtoastontoast]

A FELLOW KIWI

[@ZoesZoo]

Isn't she just delightful?

[@eriksondossantos3692]

Zoe Tuinman yeah she is !

[@minervamcgonagall8805]

Always

[@muriloninja]

Such talent, poise and grace! She is incredible!

[@omereren7382]

I see what you did there.

[@lauralunaazul]

Yessssss

[@ZandeKongo]

Please, Graham if you ever read this comment give me an episode with Dames Maggie Smith and Judi Dench. They don't even have to promote anything, it could be just an episode of them telling stories about their careers. 🙏

[@scorpioninpink]

Please include Dame Angela Landsbury in that episode.

[@thirdeye8]

Also, Helen Mirren!

[@dalekwho1602]

Vanessa Redgrave.

[@stalematesibling]

CAN YOU IMAGINE ALL 5 OF THEM ON THAT COUCH??????????

[@thirdeye8]

Sebastian Stormborn that would be a delightful and awesome sight to have all of them talk about anything under the sun and get rid of their inhibitions

[@joelcrow]

maggie is such a classy, charming and well-timed comedian. I love her sweet little mischievous smile.

[@arlenemulqueeney7891]

I just love her rye Sense of humor. A classy lady. 👏

[@YouzTube99]

03:24 Norton: "Have you ever watched Downton?" Smith: Perfect combination of dramatic/comedic pause.

[@ClarenceFisher]

+YouzTube99 I liked the slight shake of her head. "I have the BOX set".

[@narohato1749]

It's pretty common for actors to not watch their performances. A few actors have mentioned that a role becomes part of their life for such a long time that watching their performances is like taking their work home with them

[@willpitty4138]

I'd kill to have her as my grandma

[@Chubs.]

would you kill her to have her as your grandma?

[@willpitty4138]

+Kyle Demoderpifnlikskin no.

[@Chubs.]

Will Pitty k ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@MrAGr]

Imagine having Maggie Smith AND Angela Lansbury as your grandmas 😍😍

[@joy_villa]

+MrAsteris4ever Heaven!

[@ISBuckley8]

“Are you glad Downtown’s over?” “Oh yeah..” without hesitation. She’s seriously so funny!

[@juliaalexander5788]

Then the two movies.😅 🎉

[@KarmasAbutch]

No, I really am! 😂

[@demeko96]

She is marvelous. I'd be so pleased to be just half as graceful as she is when I'm her age. Gosh I love her !

[@effie98]

So much sass in a little more than four minutes. She's so amazing!

[@AnarchistPoop]

What I love about British humor is that it is spoken in a leveled tone with a straight face.

[@hyacinthdibley]

awwww. She is just too cute. And her smile, is adorable. Very serene smile.

[@nicky228]

She is brilliant.Love her sense of humor.

[@Lylasasa]

"A lot of very small people, kind of, use to say 'Hello' to me and that was nice" - She's so lovely, I still love her in everything she does! Especially Harry Potter!

[@hazelwyld5383]

Me too always fan of her and Judy zDench who my daughter says reminds hrr of me

[@raindropsneverfall]

I remember seeing her as Wendy in Hook.

[@DanY-gx2dv]

Me too!

[@livirose7430]

+Mads D Yes!

[@Ladybluebugg]

same

[@Boyonspace]

+Mads D Hook was the film that introduced me to Maggie Smith back in the 90s. I remember being so confused during the first Harry Potter film, as to how Maggie, who already appeared older in Hook looked to have hardly aged. Wasn't until later that I found out she was made to look a lot older in Hook lol.

[@LoveAandK]

+Mads D Same for me! The first time I saw her I was in the 2nd grade and my teacher had us watch Hook. Still one of my favorite films to this day.

[@Kailaa3]

No joke, my 8 year old daughter watched the ENTIRE Downton Series because she recognised Professor McGonagall while I was watching the season 6 BluRay.

[@yetinpanda]

Dating myself, but saw Maggie Smith as Lady MacBeth to Bedford's MacBeth in Stratford, Ontario. It was this performance that tuned my into the entertainment business. Funny that several nights later, I ran into her at a pub in Stratford, and she was surrounded and protected by her group.. but she "pooh poohed" them, and invited me to sit beside her, and asked all about me, my family etc.. Saw her the following year (again in Stratford) and she recited everyone of my family's names and how was I getting along at University. Been her #1 fan ever since.

[@ernestineanderson3323]

lonemale mcphee // What a lovely experience☺

[@Freiya2011]

Well: Is that about Dame Maggie Smith - or about yourself and your own vanity???

[@Jenjenilou]

That is probably one of the most amazing stories I've read on youtube. I've never met her myself but I have heard through those who have, that she is incredibly down to earth.

[@XXX-hr5bb]

So lovely!

[@DavidJohnson-yq4nz]

Amazing

[@RVD_Gaming]

Maggie is a gift to humanity.

[@MrQbenDanny]

Genius Maggie sitting around talking. Nothing greater.

[@OscarFlores-zw4vu]

She's unique. Absolutely adorable. The actual soul of Downton even with the best possible cast!

[@imn392]

she winned it all. apart from all the awards and nominations she got, she is one of the most respected and one of the few Dame actresses in UK, and she has a handsome son! also beautiful lady.

[@beverlymcfarlane8681]

There are lots of actors who are 'Dames' in the UK. Maggie is one amongst many.

[@LolaSweetheart]

To me, Maggie Smith will always be Miss Jean Brodie. First thing I ever saw her in and was mesmerised. If you've not seen it, or seen California Suite, check them both out. You're in for a treat. A Grand Old Dame :)

[@dcanmore]

+Phyl Renshaw yup, me too, both films :)

[@oscarfun100]

+Phyl Renshaw Brodie was such a beautiful performance. And California Suite, one of the funniest performances ever!

[@radicallytubular]

Travels with my Aunt is also wonderful!!!

[@scribe570]

+Phyl Renshaw Miss Brooodie and her guhls. I agree.

[@damerrier]

+scribe570 "...the cream of the crop..."

[@martythetickler]

I never saw Downton Abbey either. I've seen Potter, but I've also seen her play Desdemona to Laurence Olivier's Othello in 1965. Along with a long list of other brilliant movies.

[@martythetickler]

Yes, he was.

[@bradley583]

+Sam Swinnerton it was awful black face.

[@llamazarecool]

I remember watching her in The Secret Garden she terrified me at first. Then in Potter I enjoyed watching her :) but I've not seen Downton Abbey

[@issacmiria1632]

U must see , she is like the best character ever !

[@danceforeverkid]

She really is amazing! The entire series is amazing just showing you what happened and changed socially during that time.

[@itzel1416]

This lady is a human treasure. We need more like her.

[@AI-hx3fx]

"Were you really a cat?" BEST QUESTION HAHAHA

[@myoldreteacher]

Dame Down-to-Earth

[@emaritefilms9523]

myoldreteacher OMG YESSS

[@brianlovingmegan4847]

She has no idea the way we love her!

[@sallewellyn0]

First time seeing her was as Medlock in Secret Garden. I adore her

[@dawngrrrl]

Same here! I've loved her since then.

[@drac1st]

TheBeauty . Thanks to modern technology i both of the secret garden films and i remember her in The prime of miss Jean Brodie gosh I'm old. 😂😂😂

[@glennasmith9382]

A great actress with a great personality.

[@ZandeKongo]

Honestly one of the best interviews ever, Dame Maggie is hilarious.

[@joy_villa]

Maggie Smith is the best..just a fantastic, fun lady. BE MY GRANDMA PLEASE

[@nimishagupta8548]

dame maggie smith is the only person who can make the simplest lines or sentences hilarious....my god i love her so much....long live professor mcgonagall

[@MakThaNife]

Maggie Smith is such a priceless gem. She's brought so much happiness, amusement, and entertainment to my life and the lives of countless others.

[@jazzguitar3441]

"I've got the box set" is the equivalent of "I haven't read the book yet but it's in my shelf"

[@write2pras84]

Lady Grantham was hilarious at times!

[@kreamowheat]

"Put that in your pipe and smoke it!"

[@madsskipper9408]

write2pras84 she really is one of those characters that makes a series rewatchable. You better appreciate her more subtle funny and witty moments, when you watch them for the second or third time.

[@laurenlosson2904]

I was so blessed as a young (14) American abroad in 1963 to see Maggie Smith in the theatrical comedy, "Mary, Mary" at the Shaftsbury Theater. She was so beautiful and witty, and I never forgot her! What a consummate actress!

[@frankburns8946]

One very classy lady! A HUGE friend of Kenneth Williams the late comedian. He mentions her a lot in his letters and diary...and rightly so.

[@andrewpalframan4666]

I think it was short lived.I'm sure they had a fall out.

[@Starshii]

She is just marvelous!

[@rachelsolomons3228]

She looks so disgusted when he mentions Downton ...

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

+Rachie doodle I don't blame her.

[@rachelsolomons3228]

+no hassle I don't either she pulls no punches

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

***** Yeah, she was in Hook, and Keeping Mum. Her most famous film is probably the Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.

[@fkd1963]

+Rachie doodle I bet her accountant is happy!

[@maragathm]

+Rachie doodle She is how harisson ford feels about han solo. it is that character you might have had fun playing at one point but it wears you down and you want to quit but you can't because fans won't let you die and you eventually start hating it because people keep quoting you imitating you pestering you when all they want to do is yell bugger off.

[@Angus_Gibson]

I remember her from The Secret Garden and Hook.

[@dawngrrrl]

She played Medlock in The Secret Garden and it's fantastic.

[@comsatteur6893]

What's your favorite Lady Grantham insult? Mine would be "Does it ever get cold on the moral high ground?"

[@lucyhartwell2134]

No englishman would ever dream of dying in somebody else's house. Especially someone they didn't even know.

[@dawngrrrl]

"Oh, she's been reading too many novels." "Don't be defeatist, dear. It's very middle-class." "Do you think I might have a drink? - Oh, I'm so sorry, I thought you were a waiter." "Oh, it is you! I thought it was a man in your clothes."

[@TheBeetress]

unpleasant guy mary was engaged to:' i'll never come back ' Lady Grantham: ' promise?'

[@gwen7205]

"I thought you were the waiter."

[@kcmn0089]

"Edith, you're a lady, not Toad from Toad Hall"

[@gatewayski1]

I met Maggie Smith in Stratford, Ontario, in 1976; she came out of her dressing room after I "kept looking at her" and she was so down to earth, nice and friendly, shook my hand, and signed a beautiful still from THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE for me. I will never forget her. [I knew she would become a much greater star than she was then]. If you get a chance to watch Jack Clayton's film THE LONELY PASSION OF JUDITH HEARNE [1987], Miss Smith was magnificent in it (opposite Bob Hoskins).

[@Prettygirlcn5]

I love her voice :)

[@tim2015]

+Prettygirlcn5 I haven't seen any Downton episodes but thought her voice wonderful in the Potter films, and her acting in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.

[@enigmashadowman8821]

The first thing I saw her in was The Secret Garden. I fell in love with her right then and there. That woman is just so captivating. Her presence on-screen has a way of setting the tone for an entire scene. She's just so talented.

[@mariannel753]

proof that maggie smith never acted in downton nor in hp she's exactly like violet and mcgonnagal

[@pinsandneedles3]

"Just pull yourself together!!" Oh gosh. I can't stop laughing.

[@RayEmureMusic]

Such a lovely and charismatic lady. I've had the privelage in selling her shoes once in a boutique. A gentle soul and overall very nice.

[@maysaniyazova]

She is the QUEEN of shade! "It's at art galleries and museums, so that limits things" SLAM

[@sicah8898]

She has been one of the best actresses for a long long time, love her work

[@njplr]

"I am in the business of putting old heads on young shoulders. And ALL my pupils are la crrrrreme del la crrrrreme." For all her wonderful roles and memorable performances, to me, Dame Maggie will ALWAYS be Miss Jean Brodie. One of the most well deserved Oscars in history.

[@adollarajoke]

I've had the pleasure of being in the same room with Dame Maggie several times. She has a good bit of real magic about her; she's wildly intelligent and fiercely well-humored. Saw her on stage in "Lettice & Lovage" - many times, where she gave one of the all-time great comedic performances. The entire audience was on the end of her string, she could raise one eyebrow and stop the show because every person in the Barrymore Theater had just lost their marbles…. true brilliance. Before opening that show, Dame Maggie had a meeting with theatrical producers where they announced that the show would be playing at the Barrymore. Dame Maggie was adamant about not opening the show at the Barrymore because she knew that it was not a good theater for comedies. The General Manager, in an effort to appease Dame Maggie said, "But Maggie, the Barrymore has the best Star dressing room on Broadway", to which the great lady responded, "But Tyler, I won't be performing in the dressing room now, will I?" She lost that battle, but she won the Tony that year, along with all the other well deserved accolades of an epic career. If you ever come across the movie "Love, Pain and the Whole Damn Thing" (early 70's) check-it out…. you'll see Maggie as you never imagined her before. Long may she reign!

[@kellymillward6375]

I am now to watch. Thankyou

[@whatevermakesyouhappy5932]

What a lovely comment.

[@sunnyshidae7618]

She and Judi Dench are amazing @_@

[@PragueImport]

+SunNy ShiDae Watch Ladies in Lavender - fabulous movie with both of them!

[@sunnyshidae7618]

PragueImport hey thanks..@__@

[@petec434]

A Room With a View (1987) also has both of them.

[@tedfaun2159]

She is mesmerising. A true gem

[@albert7721]

Maggie Smith..Legend.

[@olienavrotska6792]

Maggie Smith is possibly my favorite actress of all time!!!

[@jessica-fcm]

How can someone be so sweet and at the same time such a savage?? I love her lol

[@rhondadiaz4605]

She is simply amazing. Best actress ever. Just as hilarious off screen.

[@vastikaladelbarrio]

Maggie Smith, you Queen! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👑👑👑👑👑

[@PetraInTheDesert]

Anyone else looking forward to seeing her in Lady in the Van this November? It's my only consolation since Downton is coming to an end...

[@ClarenceFisher]

+Petra Senoté I'm lucky - I work near a used DVD shop in Chicago and was able to score the first 5 seasons of Downton at greatly reduced prices, and I've pre-ordered the 6th season. All I have to do is binge-watch.

[@rileyblackery2109]

+Petra Senoté I saw that, it was great!

[@IsabelSantosCunha1972]

Maggie Smith is an absolute class act. What an asset she is, what a wit and grace! Magnificent!

[@sandrakavanagh5755]

She is just amazing. So quick witted and funny.

[@rickg39180]

"I've got the boxed set." BAAAAHAAAA!!! You can tell by the look she gives him that that question was probably NOT supposed to be asked. I LOVE HER!

[@eaudesource9536]

That woman will always a special place in my heart.

[@georgiab8687]

My introduction as a child to Maggie Smith was in 1993 when she appeared in The Secret Garden. She looks the same now as then - how is that possible?! Charming and intelligent lady.

[@Killingglorie]

shes still very pretty for her age isnt she? she ages very very well

[@MelodyOfVision]

She is! I love her cheekbones!

[@eskayh7734]

I hope that means Toby will age well too. From what I've seen thus far he's on track lol.

[@WolfiePL]

love her in "Murder by Death" and Poirot movies

[@TomRipley7350]

"I hope he knows how to stop that thing."

[@Davidlp70]

+Norbert Molenda "sicky-poo"

[@Stockmuncher]

"I don't understand, why would someone want to steal a dead, naked body?" "Well you see dear..." (whispers in her ear) "Oh that's tacky. That's really tacky."

[@jamespasifull]

Jamessir Bensonmum!!

[@Smithjones12]

@@Stockmuncher Don't let him park the car dickie 😀

[@firstnamefina]

Maggie Smith is literally the Dowager but in 2015...she slays!

[@barbarellamaclure8382]

I so adore her, "It'll come to me in a minute." "I've got the box set."

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

The scariest and loveliest dame ever 😂👍

[@tash8430]

She is just brilliant!

[@Agoraphobication]

"And I heard myself say, 'Just pull yourself together.'" HAHAHA Maggie Smith is amazing.

[@HelenS.739]

Maggie Smith is such amazing actress and a beautiful classy lady too 💐💐💐💐

[@denisp.2308]

These old British Dames... watching these interviews is complete joy. Top Class ladies. You can see this proper "old school" education, intelligence, quality, no words can describe that. Speaking so quietly, holding emotions, barely smiling: but the audience (including us youtubers) are soooo entertained, intrigued and charmed by her. I bet Kate Bekinsale and Emily Blunt will be same super charming British Dames someday, do you agree?

[@edwardmedina1236]

I love Maggie Smith. She's awesome and an incredible actress.

[@rgrant4530]

Obviously, I'm really ancient--I remember Maggie winning the Best Actress Oscar for "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie"--in 1967, then she won Best Supporting Actress Oscar, for "California Suite." Dame Maggie is very much like Jessica Lange, and Johnny Depp, (just to name 2)...they love the WORK, THE ACTING, but they don't or just can't watch themselves in the finished films/or TV series. Jessica Lange said she's seen 1 episode of American Horror Story...she said, "I love playing madness...if it's got 'crazy' in the part...give me the pen...sign me up...I think that's why Dame Maggie and Ms Lange and two of my favorites...that INTENSITY they bring to the screen is absolutely magical to watch.

[@tashazalinski5250]

she's so funny! i was laughing out loud throughout. a national treasure

[@flordeloto944]

Ladies and gentlemen, that is an actress!

[@ccadvisor489]

Dame Maggie is so amazing in every role that she takes on! Love her!

[@cnorslay2072]

I absolutely love her in Downton Abbey. I loved her as Mother Superior in Sister Acts I & II. I love that she has allowed herself to age gracefully and naturally. She looks her age, as a gracious grandmother (probably a great-grandmother) should, and should be proud of every wrinkle she's earned. The fans of Downton will eventually get over the fact that this is the final season, but it may take some time.

[@Hailstormand]

She lights up a room, a scene, any part of the world she stands in.

[@ThelouwseFD]

you said it so beautifully !

[@conversationswithadrianne]

I can't believe that this is from 6 years ago!!! I'm JUST getting hip to downton abbey in 2021! I LOVED that series.

[@FunGal1691]

I'm an american and honestly, the number one thing on my bucket list is to meet the wonderful treasure that is Dame Maggie Smith, but with every day and every interview i watch, my chances seem to be lowering and lowering, and they are already pretty much at 0%.

[@FunGal1691]

***** i actually met Helen (4 times) SHE IS THE BEST. she was so sweet and amazing and i hugged her and she is an amazing hugger

[@razmataz13drums]

+Potter Perfect :) I think Downton is a much bigger thing in the states than in the UK. I mean its big here, but Americans seem to really love the period stuff

[@FunGal1691]

+razmataz13drums the only reason i started watching Downton in the first place is because i knew Maggie was in it. That is literally the only reason

[@creamesoda79]

+andrewtran094094007 How dare you leave out Dame Julie Walters off that list!

[@2legit64]

This is absolutely delightful. She is just amazing. I've loved her since I was nine years old and saw "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" for the first time. I love that she still does that hand gesture with her hair. If you go back and look at all of her interviews, she is always pushing back her hair.

[@bonitaashford]

Maggie Smith She is so brilliant...wish I had seen her early career as well.......and she was so amazing in "My Old Lady" with Kevin Kline/Kristen Scott Thomas....she is timeless and so charming and passed on her talents to her sons generously. just WOW

[@laviniasnow4494]

Elegance + class + British sass. What's there not to love and admire? 💗

[@MissSunflower242]

"I've got the box set." Legend.

[@TheofficialMBonline]

I once read in an article that she isn't the kind of person that does interviews a lot and you can really see that here. To me she looks a bit uncomfortable at times. But her aura is still incredible!

[@gailtaitoko1762]

She was FABULOUS in Downton. I laugh heaps and heaps because of her. She's awesome!

[@Marianita195]

"I've got the box set." LMAO that's not the same!!