Lesley Joseph, the star of Birds of a Feather, revealed in a rare family confession about how her job affects being a grandmother.
Lesley Joseph has candidly confessed to feeling a “tremendous guilt” due to her lack of time spent with her grandchildren. The Birds Of A Feather star, 80, has had a glittering career that spans over six decades.
She acknowledged that she could be more focused on her family’s needs during a conversation at the Sunday Variety Club Showbusiness Awards in London, where she received the Outstanding Contribution to Theatre and Television award.
Lesley, who previously dated Carl Littlejohn and has two children, Andrew and Elizabeth, rarely talks about her family obligations. She has now admitted to feeling guilty for “not being the grandmother my kids probably expected.”
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She then acknowledged that her family issues had gotten in the way of her career. She explained that she had never attended a school or had babysitting when discussing having grandkids for the first time. Simply put, I find it difficult to refuse acting positions.
One of her rare private conversations has taken place here. She mentioned losing her mother in 2016.
She said losing a parent when you’re older is difficult because you’ve “had them all your life,” but that it’s also difficult because they don’t get old with you.
She remarked, “My mother and I had a very close relationship. She was the last of the 12 to pass away. In my head, I communicate with her daily.
She had a lifelong thirst, and I don’t think you ever forget that. Hopefully, touch wood, I have her genes.
Lesley also recently admitted to the pressure of staying slim. The actress, who has had a hugely successful theatre career following her on-screen antics, spoke to Good Morning Britain’s Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid.
Richard then inquired of her about the weight issue during her time on the show after opening up about her role as Dorien on the renowned sitcom. He questioned whether it was accurate to say that she felt called upon to play the role.
I’ve always had to work hard to maintain my weight, Lesley said, “She was]a skinny bean.” We have an awards ceremony on Sunday, which is similar to today, and I have to work hard to keep my weight down to fit in a tight dress.
As well as Birds Of A Feather, Lesley has appeared on stage in Sister Act: The Musical and The Addams Family. Other touring productions she has starred in include shows such as Thoroughly Modern Millie, while she regularly played the part of Miss Hannigan in Annie.
Next year, from February, she will be seen in a production of Road in Manchester opposite comedienne Lucy Beaumont and former Coronation Street star Shobna Gulati.
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