Maggie Smith has always been known for her sharp tongue (Image: Getty)
Dame Maggie Smith has always been known for her sharp tongue, and a resurfaced clip from the 2018 documentary Tea with the Dames has fans talking about her playful jab at fellow acting legend Dame .
The viral moment sees Maggie, Judi, and Joan Plowright in a lively chat about their careers, with Maggie taking aim at Judi’s knack for landing roles.
“Judi is always asked first,” Maggie quipped, much to the visible shock of her friend. Not one to hold back, Maggie, who passed away age 86 earlier this year, doubled down, teasing: “I’m turning on you now. It’s all coming out now.”
The playful jab was later repeated for Joan, who revealed that her hearing aid had gone out during Maggie’s initial comment, leaving her unaware of the remark. Not one to let a good comedy moment pass her by, Maggie reached for her ears and offered: “Do you want mine?” before they all burst into laughter.
resurfaced clip from the 2018 documentary Tea with the Dames is going viral (Image: IFC Films / Via youtube.com)
Joan, 95, went on to recall her American agent once saying: “They’ll look around for a nice little cameo that Judi Dench hasn’t got her paws on.”
The lighthearted roasting left Judi, 90, looking less than impressed, while Maggie and Joan had no qualms doubling down on their playful criticism. “It’s the kind of teasing only close friends can get away with,” said one fan online, praising the banter.
The exchange is a perfect example of Maggie’s signature wit, which has been a hallmark of her storied career. With two Oscars under her belt for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1970) and California Suite (1979), plus iconic roles in and , Maggie’s contributions to the screen are unmatched. She was made a dame in 1990, a title shared by her co-stars in the viral clip.
The resurfaced clip has once again shone a spotlight on Tea with the Dames, a documentary featuring the trio alongside Doc Martin star Eileen Atkins, in candid conversations about their careers and lives.
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Maggie passed away age 86 earlier this year (Image: IFC Films / Via youtube.com)
The humour and warmth between the actresses have made the clip a hit online, with fans celebrating the honesty and camaraderie that only comes with decades of friendship.
Maggie’s fans know her best for speaking her mind, and this latest viral moment proves she hasn’t lost her touch. As one viewer summed it up: “Maggie Smith throwing shade at Judi Dench? That’s the kind of content we need more of.”
Another added: “One of my favorite videos of Maggie Smith with Judi Dench and Joan Plowright. RIP Maggie.”
More echoed the same sentiment, gushing: “RIP Maggie Smith Here being very amusing with Judi Dench & Joan Plowright. She always made me laugh a hell of a lot on or off screen. Got to take my students to see her as Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest in 1993 & she was perfection itself.”