Judi Dench: Her Life In Pictures On Her 81st Birthday!

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    Back in 1968 Judi had a provocative role as the amoral Sally Bowles in 'Cabaret', the musical at the Palace Theatre, London.
    3/12 Back in 1968 Judi had a provocative role as the amoral Sally Bowles in 'Cabaret', the musical at the Palace Theatre, London.
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    In 1971 she married actor Michael Williams at St. Mary's church, in Hampstead. In the same year the couple appeared together in the Royal Shakespeare' Company's production of 'London Assurance'.
    4/12 In 1971 she married actor Michael Williams at St. Mary's church, in Hampstead. In the same year the couple appeared together in the Royal Shakespeare' Company's production of 'London Assurance'.
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    At 37 Judi gave birth to a baby girl - Finty Williams at a London clinic.
    5/12 At 37 Judi gave birth to a baby girl - Finty Williams at a London clinic.
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    The much-loved actress became Dame Judi Dench in 1988 after being awarded a DBE from the Queen.
    6/12 The much-loved actress became Dame Judi Dench in 1988 after being awarded a DBE from the Queen.
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    For her role as Elizabeth I in 'Shakespeare In Love', Judi was awarded an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at the 71st annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles in 1999.
    7/12 For her role as Elizabeth I in 'Shakespeare In Love', Judi was awarded an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at the 71st annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles in 1999.
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    Sadly her husband Michael died in January 2001 after a long battle with cancer.
    8/12 Sadly her husband Michael died in January 2001 after a long battle with cancer.
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    In 2002 she was given a BAFTA for Best Actress for 'Iris'.
    9/12 In 2002 she was given a BAFTA for Best Actress for 'Iris'.
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    In 2005 the Queen invested Dame Judi Dench with the Insignia of a Companion of Honour at Buckingham Palace.
    10/12 In 2005 the Queen invested Dame Judi Dench with the Insignia of a Companion of Honour at Buckingham Palace.
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    She has since found new love in conservationist, David Mills, seen here with her daughter Finty and grandson Sammy Williams.
    11/12 She has since found new love in conservationist, David Mills, seen here with her daughter Finty and grandson Sammy Williams.
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    Taking over from Robert Brown in the iconic role of M in the James Bond film series, Dench is the only female to have played the character. She became the new M in 'GoldenEye' with Pierce Brosnan as James Bond and finished the role in 'Skyfall' with Daniel Craig as James Bond.
    12/12 Taking over from Robert Brown in the iconic role of M in the James Bond film series, Dench is the only female to have played the character. She became the new M in 'GoldenEye' with Pierce Brosnan as James Bond and finished the role in 'Skyfall' with Daniel Craig as James Bond.

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Happy birthday, Judi Dench! The Dame turns 81 today and we think she looks just as beautiful as always! Take a look back at her life in pictures here...