Joan Sims Died 20 Years Ago, Now We Know Why She Never Married

[@asa1973100]

Bumped into by chance in the last 80s and she was so so kind and really polite. We asked for her autograph and she said absolutely gladly. She was a truly sweet person

[@jameshoyle5918]

I looked after Joan Sims in hospital about 18 months before she died. We had long conversations and she was so funny and such a nice person. Once I asked her why she never married and she told me that for many years she was in love with “the bottle” more than anything or anyone else. Lovely lady.

[@romanaii]

I discovered some years ago she is a distant cousin - I’m proud

[@jameshoyle5918]

@@romanaii So you should be 😊

[@bunnydyton9217]

How on earth could you have looked after her 18 months ago before she died when she died in 2001 😮.

[@jameshoyle5918]

@@bunnydyton9217 I meant to say 18 months before she died.

[@banksiasong]

Marriage is no prize, as it can end the woman's life, but for many women it is having children which is the real joy. Lots of men don't marry, and this is rarely a topic for a youtube video.

[@hourglasstv01]

Joan Sims, a timeless talent, left us 20 years ago, and her personal choices, including not marrying, were rightfully hers. Let's celebrate her career and the joy she brought to audiences, respecting the privacy she held dear. 🌹 #hourglass #thenandnow #diedin2023

[@bob23301]

Well said, let her rest in peace and her own life choices were her's and her's alone.

[@KevinMiller-xn5vu]

​@@bob23301I never married, either, and you'd be surprised at the nosy people who stick their horns into my personal life, and ask when I'm going to be tying the knot. For one thing I have no intention of being divorced or cheated on. Plus, as a Christian man, I have never believed in sex before marriage as it is a sin in God's sight. I DO have a female neighbor whom I like to do things with, but I don't consider her a romantic partner. And growing up in a dysfunctional family with alcoholic parents has left me mentally ill with depression and trust issues, and I never had children because I feel strongly that no human or animal deserves abuse. Plus , Christ died for my sins, and being single leaves me free to serve Him.

[@hourglasstv01]

Yes, let her rest in peace. Her life decisions are her own.@@bob23301

[@kimberlypatton205]

I am 63 and always adored the “Carry On” movies as a preteen!She was wonderful! RIP!

[@Rayfaedundee]

Joan Sims was a fabulous actress and a truly genuine lady, who never let her fame go to her head. One of the very best cast of the Carry on cast.

[@kyachdistent1301]

So agreed on all of it.

[@jacquelineithell307]

And a beautiful lady in her youth lovely natural beauty

[@simonballard6413]

Joanie was a gem among actors. Loved her.

[@hourglasstv01]

Absolutely, Joanie was a true gem in the world of acting. Her charm, talent, and unique presence left an indelible mark. She will be forever loved and remembered for the joy she brought to audiences. 🌹 #hourglass #thenandnow #diedin2023

[@Zooumberg]

I wonder why it was changed from actresses to actors for females.

[@memyself1566]

@Zooumberg Feminism and the masculinisation of femininity and feminine titles perhaps?

[@Zooumberg]

@@memyself1566 Well, we've seen what has been going on in this world. The bastardisation of the most basic fact for humans, that there are only two sexes.

[@1958RBS]

Joan Sims was a neighbour of mine when I was a child, growing up in Fulham. She was a lovely, gentle and shy lady. She devoted her life to her work and as a result she enhanced the lives of so many.

[@Mark-l1r6m]

I worked with Joan on a TV commercial in the mid 80s and she was absolutely charming with a great sense of humour off set and the ultimate professional when it came to being in front of the camera , a delight to spend time with .

[@FactsVerseUK]

We're very happy to know that you had a chance to work with Joan! We miss her 😢

[@amyboleszny543]

She was the cousin to our neighbours in Southend. She visited when she could and I remember her as an amazing person. She bought joy to many.

[@julianalexander9337]

23 year old black man from America here.....ive been binge watching the whole series ( or what i can actually find online) and i am enamored by this hit series! Even 50 plus years later the films are hilarious and relatable. Joan Sims was one of the greatest

[@susanford2388]

The thought the whole Carry On ensemble cast were just divine. Double entendres aplenty & always in good fun & taste. Never to offend

[@chrislewis-n3v]

one of the greatest comediennes of all time- she was one of those people who just had to appear on screen and you laughed- her timing was perfect

[@jfro5867]

Yet another example, not that we need it, that you can’t have it all. She was honest with herself about the sacrifice she made for her career and fame. RIP Joan.

[@hourglasstv01]

Joan Sims' legacy teaches us that success often comes with sacrifices. Her honesty about the choices she made for her career and fame is a reminder of the complexities of life. Rest in peace, Joan, your authenticity will always be remembered #hourglass #thenandnow

[@wendyrichardson7985]

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[@lisaburnett2771]

But there only ever one Mrs Wembley.. She was a truly wonderful woman.. A legend.... Drove her about while she was working . Made my days brighter . R.I.P Joan

[@fus149hammer5]

Joaney was beautiful. In the Carry On's she went from hot totty (Constable) to harridan housewife (Screaming) but in reality she was always beautiful. I wish they could have featured her more as Aunt Rene in Only Fools as she would have made a great link to Del and Rodney's mum. Maybe she simply wasn't up to the job by then. Whatever, she was gorgeous, talented and we still miss her.

[@kyachdistent1301]

I get you, yes, but actually, unlike Hattie and Barbara, who seemed forced to play the same kind of role in the Carry On's, the shrewish wife could then jump into being a temptress harlot in "Follow That Camel", so hugely disguised in 'Doctor' that throughout my early years I didn't even know she was in, the pursued by Sid James in "Loving" when he wasn't married to her, and the Queen who can get her own back on him when he was Henry VIII. I think her Aunt Rene role wasn't given prominence all down to the creator's decisions and nothing to do with her 'not being up to the job'. Don't think that would ever be a thing with Joanie.

[@outbush8855]

Joan Sims also had a role in the BBC comedy series "As Time Goes By".

[@anthonytaylor9232]

During my R.A.F. service, around abot 1961/62, I room shared with a mate, Davey Walters, at R.A.F. Digby in Lincolnshire. In those days we worked a five day/night shift system. Five days work, three and a half days off. It was during this time that Davey used to often travel down to London, and stay over with Joan and his Brother John. I do recall that Davey always returned to camp, totally smitten and totally in LOVE ! In spite of that 'Cold War' period, it was a great time to be alive, when compared to what garbage we are currently being 'served up!

[@Original50]

That's an exotic name-drop. What were you up to at Digby? I sort-of grew-up there ('69-'72.) Dad worked up the end of the road with 399 Sigs.

[@anthonytaylor9232]

@@Original50 Hardley exotic, but I did see exotic dancers, at times and in the usual 'dives' wnen posted to 264 SU. I was doing what everybody else was doing at 399 SU. Might have known your Dad, from other units, doing the same work. I left the R.A.F. in 1968, around the same time that Chief Tech Dougie Britten got 'Lifted' from 399 for espionage. He went down for 28 years. I worked along side him at 264 SU, and do know some of the background info as to how he was ensnared!!

[@yorkiegilly4355]

Joan was still showing her comic timing in the later series of "Death us do Part" as a old relation of Alf"s wife ,she is an actor never to be replaced ! .

[@Zooumberg]

The Liver Birds too.

[@TonyWeaving]

I liked Joan kn the Carry On films. So sad here of her final years. RIP Josn you were a TRUE STAR.

[@andywilley3041]

I loved Joan Sims , found her very attractive and a comic genius..

[@triciabuckling3385]

Loved the Carry On films and the Carry On team.

[@ColinBarrett001]

A lovely lady. Thanks for sharing. Just one minor point; Hattie Jacques always pronounced her surname 'Jakes'.

[@Steven_Rowe]

She was a lot older than me, Ishe was funny and also very attractive, I think she had beautiful eyes. It's sad to think that people who we often see as successful compared to being a mere average person have there own demons to deal with. I think being a successful actor does indeed take its toll.

[@andrewhuckle803]

Joan was such a good actress. Not just comedy, she appeared in a ITV series called Ladykillers. She was excellent in serious drama. Love the Carry Ons and the Carry On team. But I have little time for Mr Carry On himself, Peter Rodgers.

[@kyachdistent1301]

Not surprised, the way he treated them. The conditions he forced them to work in, and paid pittance, yet the films were making tonnes. When Joan was ill at the end, he didn't even contribute to help her out. How many films had she made him. He's the kind of jerk who reckons people owe him. We love his films and the actors, but not him, no.

[@colincharlton9339]

I was in love with Joan simms, I thought she was very beautiful, R.I.P Joan simms....gone but never forgotten...thank you for the laughter..

[@Enochsright]

Ur f.....g creepy😮

[@hourglasstv01]

Your sentiment reflects the admiration many had for Joan Sims. Her beauty, both inside and out, and the laughter she shared will be cherished forever. Rest in peace, Joan Sims, your memory lives on in the hearts of those you touched #diedin2023

[@colincharlton9339]

Yes, totally agree, I found Joan more beautiful than Barbara Windsor, ( no disrespect to her )

[@sharonellis8776]

Loved her, she was a very good comedic actress. RIP Joan xx

[@harpersmythe658]

In the UK, Hattie Jacques surname is pronounced JAKES, not the French way

[@eilsmile8732]

Same for this actress , pronounced Jake’s for Hattie

[@livvymunro1929]

As an aside, it's also interesting to note that Hattie's husband , John Lemesurier, pronounced his name "Le-mezurer", not the French way.

[@kyachdistent1301]

You know how it is with Americans, they always have to mispronounce everything, that is when they're not getting it wrong, bless 'em!

[@paultaylor7082]

Joan Sims was one of the best comedy actresses ever

[@mikesaunders4775]

Joan was a neighbour of mine in Fulham, she led a quiet and unpretentious life, not at all showbizzy.

[@HektorBandimar]

She was a talented actress and entertainer, unfortunately relationship bliss didn't happen for her, not everyone can find the right person. R.I.P Joan Sims.

[@kyachdistent1301]

Let's take account of the fact that they though they happen for most people, they do not last, or if they do, it often turns lifeless and distant, or toxic and nasty. Does EVERYONE have or need to be in one. And does EVERYONE have to flaming reproduce to add to this already overstuffed planet of another generation of pointless shites?!

[@sarahyorkshirelassfuller7962]

I loved Joan. She had a sad life outside of work giving up on relationships.

[@Swat-ed5bt]

She was a good person ❤

[@redblade8160]

@Swat-ed5bt. Well, of course, you would know that you spent every minute of the day with her.

[@gunner678]

She was very good, much better than barbara windsor.

[@elainaworsley470]

I thought this Joan Simms was a very beautiful lady with a beautiful soul and an extremely talented actress.

[@susanford2388]

I loved Joan Sims. She passed away one day before I gave birth.

[@djrichylaurence8991]

She was good in every part she played. I grew up watching her.

[@siantowers1243]

One of our great actresses .It's such a shake she couldn't find happiness in her private kude as she did in her long amazing career.I loved her in "On the up " as Mrs Wembly as well.R.I P Joan.x.😊

[@tru2harris998]

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[@terrygriffith6121]

Remember her part in Fools and horses she was brilliant as usual.

[@JohnJohnson-tw8qk]

Loved Joan sims she was a very beautiful gorgeous lady even in other films as well as the carry ons ❤️❤️❤️💙💙💙

[@davidmccarthy6053]

A great comic and a genuinely funny lady who could hold her own up against the rest of the carry on team and became a regular making her a national treasure.

[@kyachdistent1301]

After Kenneth Williams, it was she who did the most films, and could have done more had shooting schedules not clashed for stage productions and the like. Thank God she was always in demand, as so few women were back then.

[@Lindsey-hb6wo]

Joan sims was always my favourite in the carryons When I was little my auntie Jessie looked like her so much I thought she was her❤❤❤ Still love you Joan

[@stewartwebb5699]

Lovely bio as ever thank you so much. And whilst the narrator tries his best he is American (that is not how you pronounce Hattie's second name!).

[@philipgaffs5962]

Sad to hear she didn't get the romance she wished for. My Ma always liked her as the best performer in Carry On. I liked her best in Carry On Camping.

[@DazDaz105]

She often got the best one liners in all the films 👍

[@OhYeah32]

Greedy Producer of the carry on films had the lions share of money while the stars were struggling.

[@Mcfreddo]

Disgusting, but probably common?

[@hourglasstv01]

It's disheartening to hear about the financial struggles of the stars behind the scenes, especially when they played such crucial roles in the success of the Carry On films. Recognition and fair compensation should always be extended to the entire team that contributes to the magic of cinema #hourglass

[@johnmoore9862]

Barbara Windsor said they were paid a flat fee of £5000 per film, no royalties or repeat fees.

[@memyself1566]

Producer Peter Rogers was a man of little humour! He was a very difficult interviewee, as can be heard on some DVD extras, including any commentaries.

[@GaudiaCertaminisGaming]

The Carry On stars frequently turned down royalty agreements as this would have meant less money upfront. None of them dreamed the series would be so popular for so long.

[@mrwomby5007]

Joan Sims was very good friends with my mother when they were at school.

[@chrisrand5185]

Was that at Langdon Hill Primary School? If so, your mother probably knew my Dad as well as he went to school with Joan at Langdon Hills.

[@mrwomby5007]

@@chrisrand5185 I believe it was at Brentwood Girls grammar school. I remember being told that Joan’s dad was the station master at Laindon railway station.

[@chrisrand5185]

@@mrwomby5007 that makes sense. Yes, you are correct, her Dad was Station Master at Laindon. My Dad was her nearest neighbour and friend when they were children. After primary school my Dad went to Palmers Grammar in Grays. They both did well at Langdon Hills Primary!

[@mrwomby5007]

@@chrisrand5185 My mum wanted me to go to Palmers but I wasn’t clever enough! Ended up at Barstable Grammar in Basildon.

[@paulhill1379]

Joan Sims a great talent.

[@leighhinett9228]

Joan was a delight to watch, a stable whilst I grew up.Full of charisma and generosity.Remembered fondlyx🎉

[@gordmills1983]

Joan… what more can any man who grew up around her say.

[@anthonytaylor9232]

How about the phrase once voiced by Dudley Moore - " Get 'em off and cop this"! .......

[@memyself1566]

@@anthonytaylor9232 As good a phrase as anybody could say!

[@darania1]

I had a childhood crush on her after I saw her in Carry on Up the Jungle...😍

[@FactsVerseUK]

Fun stuff, thanks for sharing! What other types of video would you like to see?

[@fran-kittyayers5329]

Versatile talented actress, loved her in On The Up with the late dennis waterman, she had a catch phase JUST THE ONE oh joanie sad sad sad R.I.P until we all meet again x

[@katewild2194]

Liz Frazer helped out with money when she was hard up.

[@mickmorrissey16]

I think Liz FRASER was absolutely stunning in her day. Nice to hear she was just a beautiful on the inside 😀

[@katewild2194]

@@mickmorrissey16 Liz stole someone's husband and in turn had her husband stolen case of what goes around comes around. she was wise with her money so she was able to help out Joan.

[@mickmorrissey16]

@@katewild2194 , thank you .

[@owenmccall632]

In a profession where many would have multiple,or change partners without a second thought,this lady had a good moral compass.i have had much enjoyment from this actress in comedy films.joan will be remembered as a talented actress

[@jacquelinekiernan214]

She was brilliant ❤

[@raibeart1955]

Beautiful lady and actress much undervalued.

[@sallywalton5375]

Such a funnylady!! ❤

[@cuibono6872]

Staying single was being true to herself, the majority of actors are far too self centred to be married to anyone else for an extended period of time.

[@lindyloudamato]

Made from As time goes by . Loved her!

[@mary-annebarnett654]

Just the one Mrs Wembley❤

[@livvymunro1929]

Just this afternoon I was watching some old episodes of the Adventures of Robin Hood with Richard Greene. Lo and behold there was Joan playing a very feisty village lass who gets whacked by Marian for kissing Robin.

[@neildelaney5199]

I always wondered why she was not in the last series of Worzel Gummidge, perhaps it was her health issues at the time?

[@GrilloTheFlightless]

It’s possible. Peter Eade died in 1979 and Hattie Jaques died in 1980, so it was around the time she was in Gummidge, although it could also just be due to other commitments as she did appear in other shows in 1980, ‘81 and ‘82. Although they were more in the way as one-off guest roles and I would have thought she’d have preferred the stability of a recurring role in a series. Perhaps it was easier to cope with shorter roles during this time. There may have been theatre commitments. I don’t know what she was doing on stage at the time, if anything. If we speculate, it does seem very possible that she either needed time out to recover from the shock of her string of losses, or else that her alcohol addiction caused problems. But I don’t expect we’ll ever know for sure. There could have been other reasons.

[@neildelaney5199]

@@GrilloTheFlightless Yes it could have been any number of things, She really was a main character in Worzel Gummidge,and it was never the same after she left, of course there are not many actors or producers alive from the show so we will never really know the reason for her absence

[@rayjohnson7881]

Don't drink alcohol people. My opinion.

[@KevTheImpaler]

I did not know she was single. It would not have surprised me. Most the Carry On cast had their personal problems one way or another.

[@FactsVerseUK]

Glad to know that you discovered something new about Joan. What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

[@LONDONGUY100]

Being single isn't a "personal problem"......it is a freedom that many people are afraid of.

[@MrDaiseymay]

ConsideringJoan was 30yrs old, her parents were rediculously out of touch with social changes and atitudes, to the point of being a suitable scenario, for one of Joans comedy roles.

[@jas20per]

One can only say "so very very sad".

[@annoldham3018]

I'm sorry to hear she suffered so badly with depression. She was very funny and my dad found her especially sexy as Miss Belle in Carry On Cowboy! ❤

[@Zooumberg]

When you could comment on IMDB, she went online and lambasted them. Great video, but you've mispronounced Hattie's name. It's actually pronounced Jakes.

[@sonofednawelthorpe8609]

It’s a foreign site I think probably Chinese. They use computer driven artificial speech. It’s very pronounced when a typo is made.

[@paulmoloney4160]

She was beautiful woman and I stunning ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@antstead2329]

Funniest woman going was Joan, had great timing and she could play a harridan perfectly.

[@raycope2086]

" Iconic " means nothing anymore, due to its misuse, and overuse, as for example in this video. Also, the word is " cohabiting ", not " coHABITATING ". Good old American education at play again.

[@LONDONGUY100]

Joan was a warm, kind, funny, lovely person. Many of us have our own private sadness.....and perhaps Joan had hers. In an industry not famous for its kindness, I never heard a bad word about her.....and that's good enough for me. The video is rubbish.

[@moogdome2562]

Love her. RIP. Why the red lines?. Very off putting.

[@thomasknight1190]

Great Funny lady always made you laugh greatly missed

[@FactsVerseUK]

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@christineduffy3113]

I always liked Joan Simms thought she was a good actress

[@zaheerakhtar559]

I don't like the thumbnail that's been used here, unintentionally, I'm sure, however, it comes across as a mockery, especially when Sims lead a private life and wouldn't cry publicly, but the thumbnail used seems unwise...

[@MadderMel]

Beautiful looking woman for sure !

[@pemj7360]

There's a story that Kenneth Williams asked Joan to marry him. Despite him batting for the other side . Its said that her reply was . Sorry lovie but one enjoys a man from time to time . How true this is i dont know . But quite a funy story .

[@christinehall6441]

Actresses like her gave so many people happiness and humour in the days before porn and violence the norm in film.

[@ronaldpainting5614]

We have at least got this lovley lady on film.

[@paulxavier4394]

I always thought Joan was way more lovely than Barbera and in her younger years could more than match Barbera or Fenella for Beauty. Goodbye Joan G B N F 🌹🙏

[@maverickhistorian6488]

Ah Fenella Fielding, "do you mind if I smoke?"

[@angloaust1575]

Oh well she didnt leave a host of failed marriages behind her Like some have!

[@douglasholt8353]

She was good i love her

[@sack51]

I wish he'd pronounce the names correctly, Joan was brilliant

[@steerpike50]

She was lovely

[@alundavies1016]

A shame that people couldn’t be with who they wanted to be.

[@arthurvasey]

Hattie “Jakes” - not Hattie Jack!

[@CarlStJohn-x9w]

She was probably better off single .

[@silversurfer640]

user-op6eu3tt9 Yes, marriage or living together is often massively overrated.

[@GrilloTheFlightless]

I could have just as easily read the Wikipedia entry for Joan Sims as it seems like most of this video was quoting from it. The insistence on pronouncing Jaques in the French manner was a little jarring, since Hattie and everyone who knew her pronounced it ‘Jakes’. Anyone who actually knows about the subject at hand would have known this. Perhaps the voice is computerised? I dont know. Very little mentioned here is new information. I don’t know why expected better, given the rather crass rear-augmented photo used in the thumbnail. I’m a fool to myself really.

[@KABModels]

Just the one Mrs. Wembley

[@ColtDee]

Joan Sims, I thought she was lovely really very nice.

[@juliemcmeekin2095]

sound like a lovely lady

[@JasonHeath-b9k]

Why is it we all ways we have to say good bye to the good ones God bless her.😢😢😢

[@codzy3532]

if you look at it it must of been a bit hard on joan too choosing a career over being married and having children but its a persons choice what path they want to take in life i liked her when i was a kid growing up my dad used to watch carry on movies i thought too she was a bit rough around the edges ha ha bit of a tomboy but she looked like a nice lady rip joan

[@Q-ey2jk]

Sad ❤🙏

[@lyntedrockley7295]

Jacques..... rhymes with cakes.

[@retrowatches1655]

Lakes rakes fakes

[@tracywilliams128]

Good for you

[@hectorpascal]

@6:20 🤔Hattie "Jack" LOL! (not quite - try "Jakes")

[@Concreteowl]

That title image is in appallingly bad taste. Photoshopping a dead woman’s face into a cartoon like that is utterly disrespectful.

[@stormhawk3319]

Curious an American is narrating this. Didn’t think Americans ever heard of her.

[@paulinecoburn181]

Co habitating ? 😞