Judi Dench

Actress

British York, North Yorkshire, England

Judi Dench was reported as supporting a fund connected to the Sarah Thorne Theatre and vision-loss research. The coverage also noted her role as a patron of a fund supporting people affected by blindness.

Judi Dench commented publicly on Harvey Weinstein, saying she believed he had served his time. Her remarks drew attention because they revived discussion of her long-standing friendship with him and his sexual assault conviction.

Judi Dench helped support a campaign to protect Townend Field near Harrogate from development. The community effort succeeded in securing the site for conservation, and she publicly celebrated the outcome.