Dench

British

/ dɛntʃ /

noun

Dame Judi ( Olivia ). born 1934, British actress and theatre director: her film roles include Mrs Brown (1997), Notes on a Scandal (2006), and, since 1995, 'M' in the James Bond series of films

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The accolade has previously been bestowed upon politicians and celebrities including Sir Winston Churchill and Dame Judi Dench.

From BBC

The image has been hung in a room with portraits of other celebrities including Sir David Beckham, Dame Judi Dench, Amy Winehouse and Letitia Wright.

From BBC

Joanne Dench, another local, is also shopping in Crawley, and says she visits the town's Asda for its variety.

From BBC

Judi Dench and Stephen Fry head up a lovely audio version for those of us nostalgic for the coziness of being read to.

From The Wall Street Journal

His release from prison followed a long campaign by his family - backed by celebrities such as actors Judi Dench and Olivia Colman - and lobbying by the British government.

From BBC

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