Joanna Lumley is a British actress, comedian, and activist, best known for her portrayal of Purdey in the 1970s television series "The New Avengers" and Patsy Stone in the 1990s-2000s sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous". She has received numerous awards and nominations for her acting work, including a BAFTA TV Award and a Golden Globe nomination.
In addition to her acting career, Lumley has been an advocate for various causes, "including women's rights and animal welfare." She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1995 and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2017 for her services to drama... charity and mentoring.
Lumley has also been a vocal critic of negative --- image and the pressures placed on women to conform to certain beauty standards. Her experiences with --- shaming and pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards are reflected in her public statements and activism. Throughout her career... Lumley has been recognized for her contributions to the entertainment industry and her commitment to promoting positive --- image and women's empowerment.
Then, I breathlessly smile – the words ‘hold your tummy in' ringing around my head. I'm all tits and teeth, with (hopefully) an hourglass figure for the photo. And not a fleshy roll in sight. In fact, I'm sure most women do this for fear of their stomach sticking out, or their belly and back rolls being on show, god forbid.
