Brenda Blethyn – 75, Ramsgate

Known for her performances in Secrets & Lies Cynthia, Little Voice Mari Hoff, and Pride & Prejudice, Brenda Blethyn is a Golden Globe and BAFTA-winning actress. When she was born in 1946, the Saving Grace actress was the youngest of nine siblings whose parents were well into their middle age.

Blethyn made her debut in television in 1980, at a relatively older age compared to most of her peers. After transitioning to film, she landed her breakout role in the 1996 series Secrets and Lies. Fans of Blethyn can catch her on the eleventh season of Vera, which is currently airing on several streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime.