Glenda Jackson Moved From Acting To Politics

'Three Tall Women' star Glenda Jackson recounts her decision to move from critically-acclaimed actress to a Member of Parliament.

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[johndewittwalsh]

I was lucky enough to see her in this role. You’d’ve thought she would never die.

R.I.P., Ms. Jackson. Thank you for your life and work.

[LPJack]

RIP Glenda Jackson (May 9, 1936 – June 15, 2023), aged 87
You will be remembered as a legend.

[StephenLydiate]

Such a genuine person, I'm from her home town met her a few times in the charity store and she was the same in person in her every day life as she was when in front of the camera.

[DeepScreenAnalysis]

Her performance in the BBC 1970s series Elizabeth R, playing the life of Queen Elizabeth I, is simply one of the greatest performances of all time and certainly the most impressive by an actress. She left Bette Davis, Helen Mirren and Cate Blanchett in the dust.

[maddenedgeek]

Glenda Jackson was not only an exceptionally talented actress, but a fierce lioness for causes of justice and equality. Rest in peace and solidarity. ✊🏻

[joannesteven]

I saw Jackson in Three Tall Women at the time this was originally aired. She was amazing, as was Laurie Metcalfe and Alison Pill. I'm here now to remind myself what an amazing woman she was. RIP Glenda Jackson!

[arthurbosch]

I 1st saw Miss Jackson in "WOMEN IN LOVE" which remains 1 of my all time favorite movies. I saw her live in Los Angeles in Isben's "HEDDA GABLER." My 2nd favorite Glenda Jackson movie is "STEVIE." She's an acting legend.

[thisthatandtother]

I absolutely adore Glenda. What amazing charisma, fantastic actor and parliamentarian. I was tremendously lucky to have met her and have her as my MP !!! Blessed to have her represent Kilburn ❤

[earthrocker]

Never gave an inch in the house, great UK servant she spoke for the people.

[MilesQuatermass]

Rest in peace, Dame Glenda. What a wonderful career, or careers, she had.

[enriqueali]

The difference between a movie star and an actress is that the former would have had several facelifts/ cosmetic dentistry/ botox/ the works, whilst the latter lets nature and time show their effect on her face and instead focus on honing and refining their acting craft in order to play a variety of characters suitable to each stage of her life

[Laura]

Came back to watch this incredible woman RIP

[mariakowal]

Glenda Jackson's performance in the BBC miniseries "Elizabeth R" is what sparked my life-long obsession with Elizabeth I. She has such a presence in and out of character and I love that she went on to be so politically active and pushed for the improvement of life in our country.

[chrisjacksonuk]

She was my MP when I lived in woman 👍🏿

[OneKindWord]

Thank you Stephen for being so respectful of Glenda Jackson. Your mother raised a right proper boy.

[timothyamaraobrien]

She's been a bright light, a brilliant actor and politician for decades. She's so inspiring.

[simoncole]

She was one of the best Labour politicians. I still have so much respect for her!

[mattcarlson]

Excellent guest, chapeau to Glenda Jackson.

[Squared]

Completely agree that the comment about there being 'no society' was a line in the sand in regard to the duty of our leaders to balance the responsibilities of citizenship with the protections of government. Thatcher was more or less abandoning those commitments to create protections.

[SandraNelson]

My God, she must have kicked SERIOUS butt in Parliament!! She was properly trained in performance, so she knows how to project and declaim. She would be able to completely LACERATE another MP with a stare and an eyebrow twitch.
Watching her in action would be like seeing a Roman senator in full battle.