IT’S FAIR to say that Jennifer Saunders is a household name, not only in the UK but across the pond too.
The talented star has enjoyed an incredibly successful career as a comedian and actress.
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Who is Jennifer Saunders?
Jennifer Jane Saunders was on born July 6, 1958, and is an English comedian, screenwriter, and actress.
Over the years the talented star has won many awards, which includes three Baftas.
She shot to fame in the 1980s when she became a member of The Comic Strip after graduating from the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.
With her comedy partner Dawn French, Jennifer wrote and starred in their eponymous sketch show, French and Saunders.
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In the 90s Jennifer received worldwide acclaim for writing and playing the lead role of Edina Monsoon in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous – alongside Joanna Lumbley.
On the big screen, she voiced Queen Elizabeth II in Minions in 2016.
Jennifer also voiced Nana Noodleman in the musical film Sing.
In 2016 she thrilled fans when she reprised her role of Edina for the 2016 Ab Fab Movie.
What TV shows has Jennifer Saunders been on?
Jennifer has enjoyed an incredible career on the small screen.
Some of the biggest TV shows she has starred in include:
- French And Saunders (1987 to 207)
- Comic Relief (1991 to present)
- The Young Ones (1982 to 1984)
- Absolutely Fabulous (1992 to 2012)
- Friends (1998)
- Let Them Eat Cake (1999)
- Mirrorball (2000)
- Jam & Jerusalem (2006 to 2009)
- The Stranger (2020)
- The Pentaverate (2022)
Is Jennifer Saunders married?
Jennifer is married to fellow comedian Ade Edmondson.
They got hitched back in May 1985, in Cheshire.
Adrian is best known for his off beat comedies like The Young Ones, and Bottom.
Does Jennifer Saunders have any children?
During their time together, Jennifer and Ade have welcomed three children.
Together they share daughters Ella, Beattie and Freya.
Eldest daughter Ella, was born on January 22, 1986, and is a singer/songwriter and a clinical psychology student.
She is married to Dan Furlong and they have three children together.
Jen and Ade’s second daughter Beattie has followed in their footsteps and is also an actor.
She was born on June 19, 1987, and is married to husband Sam Francis.
Baby Mabel arrived in 2019, followed by Elsie in 2021.
Jen’s youngest daughter Freya was born on October 16, 1990.
Freya married fiancé Ryan Macphail in 2022.
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