Jennifer Saunders

Date of Birth: July 6, 1958

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Date of Death: [Leave blank as Jennifer Saunders is alive]

Biography

Jennifer Saunders is a renowned British comedian, actress, and screenwriter, best known for her work on the television series “Absolutely Fabulous.” Born in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England, Saunders initially trained to become a drama teacher at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. However, her path took a turn towards comedy when she met her long-time comedy partner, Dawn French. Saunders gained initial fame in the early 1980s as part of the alternative comedy scene in the UK. She and French formed the comedy duo “French and Saunders,” which became a hit on British television. The duo’s show, “French and Saunders,” ran from 1987 to 2007 and was celebrated for its parodies and sketches. Her most iconic role came in 1992 when she created and starred in “Absolutely Fabulous” (AbFab). The series, which follows the lives of the eccentric and fashion-obsessed Edina Monsoon and her best friend, the perpetually drunk Patsy Stone, was an instant success and became a cultural phenomenon. The show ran for five seasons and spawned several specials and a feature film in 2016. Saunders has received numerous awards for her work, including BAFTAs, an International Emmy, and a British Comedy Award. Beyond her work in television, she has also appeared in films and stage productions and lent her voice to animated characters, including the Fairy Godmother in “Shrek 2.”

5 Interesting Facts about Jennifer Saunders

1. Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French met at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London and initially did not get along.

2. “Absolutely Fabulous” was originally a sketch on “French and Saunders” before becoming its own series.

3. Saunders won a BAFTA Fellowship in 2009, one of the highest honors in British television.

4. She voiced the Fairy Godmother in the animated film “Shrek 2,” which became a global hit.

5. Saunders has battled and survived breast cancer, publicly discussing her diagnosis and treatment to raise awareness.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jennifer Saunders

1. “I suppose the only regret I have is that I’m not someone else.”

2. “If you want to change something, you have to start by changing yourself.”

3. “I love the idea of being a writer, but I hate writing.”

4. “I am not a fashionista, and I don’t claim to be.”

5. “The most important thing for me is to constantly be challenging myself and pushing the boundaries.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jennifer Saunders’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Jennifer Saunders has three daughters with her husband, British comedian Adrian Edmondson. Their names are Ella Edmondson, Beattie Edmondson, and Freya Edmondson. Ella is a singer-songwriter, Beattie is an actress, and Freya has largely stayed out of the public eye.