News | Entertainment
9 Jul 2025 20:40
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Joanne Froggat claims Sir Mick Jagger loves 'Downton Abbey'

    The 41-year-old actress - who portrayed maid Anna Bates in the period drama series would "love" it if a rumour that the Rolling Stones frontman insisted on cutting short a rehearsal so he could watch his favourite programme turned out to be true


    She told The Observer magazine: “Mick Jagger is a big ‘Downton’ fan. heard he cut short a Rolling Stones rehearsal so they could go and watch it. I’d love that to be true.”

    The Golden Globe winner famous "embarrassed" herself when the Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit to the show's set but Joanne insisted the royal was amused by her accidental faux pas.

    She recalled: “I embarrassed myself in front of the Duchess of Cambridge. She visited the Downton set and walked in while me and Michelle Dockery were filming a scene in Lady Mary’s bedroom.

    "She said: 'It feels very strange to be in your bedroom'. I replied, 'Yeah, not many people get to come in Lady Mary’s bedroom.' I didn’t mean it as a double entendre, but I swear I saw the faintest flicker of a smile.”

    Joanne had been working for years before her “game changer” role in 'Downton' came along, and although it boosted her career hugely, she's glad the main series ended when it did but she's still able to "pop back" for spin-off movies.

    She said: "'Downton' was a game changer for me. I’d been working professionally for 12 years when I got the role of Anna and it hugely elevated my career. It was wonderful, but we finished at the right time. Now it’s lovely to pop back and do the movies.”

    The former 'Coronation Street' star lamented that her global break came at the right time as when she first started her career, she was "uncomfortable" with fame but was better "prepared" when 'Downton' became a massive hit.

    She said: "Fame doesn’t change you, but it gives you confidence to be who you really are. When I was on 'Coronation Street', at 16, I was very uncomfortable with recognition. By the time I did 'Downton Abbey', I was older, wiser, prepared for it. Now I just do things my way and try to stay true to myself."

    © 2025 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     09 Jul: Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers have split after six years of marriage
     09 Jul: Ziggy Marley has written a children's book inspired by his late dad
     09 Jul: Lewis Capaldi believes therapy has played a "massive part" in his musical comeback
     09 Jul: Rachel Brosnahan sees similarities between herself and Lois Lane
     09 Jul: Jessie J's cancer has not spread following her recent mastectomy
     09 Jul: Lena Dunham found the pressures of fame to be "overwhelming"
     09 Jul: Oasis once tried to steal a tractor when they were "very drunk"
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    The British and Irish Lions' most recent match against the Brumbies is squarely in focus as the two teams get set to square off in Canberra tonight More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Another cut to the Official Cash Rate still looks more likely than not More...



     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers have split after six years of marriage 20:36

    Entertainment:
    Ziggy Marley has written a children's book inspired by his late dad 20:06

    Entertainment:
    Lewis Capaldi believes therapy has played a "massive part" in his musical comeback 19:36

    Entertainment:
    Rachel Brosnahan sees similarities between herself and Lois Lane 19:06

    Rugby:
    The British and Irish Lions' most recent match against the Brumbies is squarely in focus as the two teams get set to square off in Canberra tonight 18:57

    Rugby League:
    Coach Andrew Webster has revealed why Kurt Capewell is unlikely to back up from State of Origin duties for the Warriors in Sunday's NRL outing against the Wests Tigers at Mt Smart 18:37

    Entertainment:
    Jessie J's cancer has not spread following her recent mastectomy 18:36

    International:
    'Birdnesting' alternates parenting at the family home during separation. Does it work? 18:17

    Rugby:
    British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell insists the team they've named to play the Brumbies is subject to change ahead of the first test against the Wallabies 18:07

    Entertainment:
    Lena Dunham found the pressures of fame to be "overwhelming" 18:06


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd