Happy (81st) Birthday Dame Maggie Smith CH DBE who, with 6 Oscar Nominations and 2 Wins and countless other awards (don't lets forget the 5 BAFTAS), is one of THE leading actresses of her generation, and one of our favorite gay icons of all time.
From "Desdemona" with Sir Lawrence Olivier (Oscar Nomination 1965)
to "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" ( Best Actress Oscar 1969)
and "Travels With My Aunt" ( Oscar Nomination 1972)
then" California Suite" (Best Supporting Actress Oscar 1978)
plus "A Room With A View" (Oscar Nomination 1985)
leading to "Gosford Park" (Oscar Nomination 2001)
and of course "Downton Abbey" ( A Golden Globe, 2 Emmys, & 2 SAG Awards).
and now "The Lady in A Van" which so deserves another Oscar for her stunning performance.
