If only Glenda's definitive Elizabeth I had been an epic movie, she could count THREE leading actress Oscars on her mantle!!! As such, she had to play second fiddle to Redgrave in Mary Queen of Scots, even though she stole the movie out from under her! Glenda did justice to DH Lawrence's Gudrun Brangwen - the personification of a modernist woman.
Glenda has made only one Oscar appearance. Ever. And that will more than likely be her sole appearance. Like Monroe, Dietrich, Hepburn, Allen, and a few others she is in good company.
As for Jane Alexander looking like a slob?? Jane is a beautiful woman who happened to find a niche in slovenly low class types. The well bred (her father was in nuclear medicine) Jane is rarely given a chance to show her true beauty.
What makes Glenda Jackson a "true professional" is that she was 100% committed to her craft and valued hard work too much to bask in the glow of celebrity. Now, she expresses that same commitment into being a member of Parliament and doing a damn well good job of it!
@mirrenfan2 That is so funny. Loved the snappy dialogue between Maggie Smith and Michael Caine in that movie. They were the ONLY reason to sit through it.
Should of been Ali MacGraws
KrueMann1992 2 weeks ago
I'm so pleased to see so many people remember Glenda Jackson. One of the greatest actresses of all time, in my opinion.
mracademyawards1 1 month ago
I love her so much after I've admire Justine Thornton in acting
lazytown222 7 months ago
If only Glenda's definitive Elizabeth I had been an epic movie, she could count THREE leading actress Oscars on her mantle!!! As such, she had to play second fiddle to Redgrave in Mary Queen of Scots, even though she stole the movie out from under her! Glenda did justice to DH Lawrence's Gudrun Brangwen - the personification of a modernist woman.
Messylin 10 months ago 3
Glenda has made only one Oscar appearance. Ever. And that will more than likely be her sole appearance. Like Monroe, Dietrich, Hepburn, Allen, and a few others she is in good company.
As for Jane Alexander looking like a slob?? Jane is a beautiful woman who happened to find a niche in slovenly low class types. The well bred (her father was in nuclear medicine) Jane is rarely given a chance to show her true beauty.
JerseySurvivor 10 months ago
What makes Glenda Jackson a "true professional" is that she was 100% committed to her craft and valued hard work too much to bask in the glow of celebrity. Now, she expresses that same commitment into being a member of Parliament and doing a damn well good job of it!
outinsider 10 months ago 5
It's weird to see Jane Alexander all glammed up, she's usually kind of a slob.
henrysinaga 10 months ago
The Academy should invite Ms. Jackson to present Best Picture next year!
jealousofmypuddin 10 months ago
@jealousofmypuddin It would depend if she could get time off for being an MP
myrnaloysboy 10 months ago
"Glenda Jackson never comes and she's nominated every goddamn year" - Maggie Smith in "California Suite". Love that line!
mirrenfan2 10 months ago 14
@mirrenfan2 That is so funny. Loved the snappy dialogue between Maggie Smith and Michael Caine in that movie. They were the ONLY reason to sit through it.
2legit64 1 month ago
Glenda Jackson's now a British MP! youtube.com/watch?v=RsyEB7g9T-I
Jamandell 10 months ago
Man, Ali looks like a painting.
roscoegino 10 months ago 2