Maggie Smith
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Whoopi Goldberg recalls Sister Act costar Maggie Smith comforting her all night after mother’s death
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These actors and movies have the most BAFTA wins and nominations ever
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The 25 best romantic period movies of all time
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Downton Abbey cast: See where the stars of the historical drama are today
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Almost an EGOT: The biggest stars who are missing just one award
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Whoopi Goldberg will follow Maggie Smith — wherever she may go — to get her to do Sister Act 3
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The best TV shows on Amazon Prime Video right now
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The 10 best Agatha Christie adaptations
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Harry Potter star Tom Felton says Daniel Radcliffe is a 'brother' to him in real life: 'I love him dearly'
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Michelle Dockery on filming THAT emotional scene with Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey: A New Era
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All of Maggie Smith's best moments in Downton Abbey
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Emmy Rossum sizzles in Angelyne, while a Downton Abbey sequel is a cozy crumpet for fans
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Everything to remember before you watch Downton Abbey: A New Era
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The Crawleys go Hollywood (and to France) in Downton Abbey: A New Era trailer
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Christine Baranski on inevitable comparisons between her Gilded Age character and Maggie Smith on Downton Abbey
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Here are the Harry Potter stars you won't see in the Return to Hogwarts reunion special
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The Dowager Countess reveals her 'mysterious past' in first Downton Abbey: A New Era trailer
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Downton Abbey sequel enters New Era with official title, wedding hints
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Surprise! Downton Abbey movie sequel heading to theaters this Christmas
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'Downton Abbey' star Hugh Bonneville says there's a script for the film's sequel
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Chadwick Boseman makes SAG Awards history with 4 film nominations in a single year
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Adam Driver and 19 other actors who hate watching themselves on screen
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Joker laughs at the competition with second winning weekend in a row
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Downton Abbey's Maggie Smith uses the Dowager's cane to protect her personal space
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Downton Abbey producer addresses Maggie Smith's fate and future in the franchise
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The best lines from the Downton Abbey movie
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The stars of Downton Abbey share their favorite Dowager Countess zingers
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Everything you need to know about Downton Abbey before watching the movie
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Kate Phillips describes her 'epic' first Downton Abbey movie scene, teases Peaky Blinders season 5
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Downton Abbey is about to become the hottest property on Airbnb
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If you love Downton Abbey, here's why you should watch Gosford Park right now
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Downton Abbey movie reviews point to decadent fan service
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Downton Abbey delivers warm-crumpet comfort on the big screen
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Downton Abbey celebrates International Dog Day with adorable new posters
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Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery shine in regal new Downton Abbey posters
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Downton Abbey trailer reveals the king and queen are coming to Downton
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Everything we know about the Downton Abbey movie
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See a new Downton Abbey teaser and poster ahead of full trailer release
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Downton Abbey teaser posters bring back the elegant stars
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All the photos from the Downton Abbey movie so far
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Maggie Smith, Judi Dench lead gossipy gathering of cinema legends in Tea with the Dames trailer
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Downton Abbey movie is officially happening with series cast to return
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Maggie Smith joins other Harry Potter vets for Hogwarts Mystery mobile game
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Ian McKellen and Maggie Smith are Living Their Best Lives at Wimbledon
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Maggie Smith wants Emmy from Jimmy Kimmel
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Emmys 2016: Maggie Smith wins best supporting actress in a drama
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Oscars 2016: Maggie Smith says she always roots for Leonardo DiCaprio
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Maggie Smith is down on her luck in The Lady in the Van trailer
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From 'People': Maggie Smith addresses rumors of 'Downton Abbey' ending
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Richard Gere checks in to the 'Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'
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Well, here's a cake in the shape of 'Downton Abbey's Dowager Countess
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Watch George Clooney appear in 'Downton Abbey' charity special
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Familiar faces arrive in The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel trailer
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Maggie Smith's famous son won't watch 'Downton Abbey'
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Casting Net: Andrew Garfield teams up with Scorsese; Plus James Franco joins 3-D Wim Wenders drama, more
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Maggie Smith has never seen 'Downton Abbey'
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'Downton Abbey': Bite of the Night
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'Downton Abbey': Dowager Countess' best line
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'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel': Director John Madden on that amazing cast