Happy birthday! Joanna Lumley turns 79 today

Joanna Lumley is celebrating her 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-model Joanna Lumley has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Lumley, a cultural icon

Born Joanna Lamond Lumley in Srinagar on May 1, 1946, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Lumley's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Joanna hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Joanna Lumley as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 79.

Happy Birthday, Joanna, you're the best!

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