Dame Joan Plowright performs a speech from Saint Joan by Bernard Shaw in 2013 at the National Theatre's 50th Anniversary Gala, on the same stage where she performed the role half a century before. | National Theatre

Maggie Smith, Judie Dench, and Joan Plowright being iconic talking about Dame Judi taking all the roles 🥲 People like this really give the stage & screen such majesty & presence. Special little human moments. Love them all 🫶 #maggiesmith | Stepping Through Film

Happy 96th Birthday to the magnificent Dame Joan Plowright! ✨🌹 Today we honor one of the true greats of stage and screen a woman whose remarkable career and luminous presence have made her a pillar of the performing arts for over seven decades. From her early days in the theater to her acclaimed work in film and television, Dame Joan Plowright has brought intelligence, warmth, and humanity to every role she has ever touched. As one of Britain’s most beloved actresses, her artistry has transcend