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If you ever come across Dame Joanna Lumley, do not do this… (Picture: Daniel Loveday/Comic Relief/Getty Images)
Dame Joanna Lumley dubbed it ‘creepy’ when fans take secret photographs of her.
The Absolutely Fabulous star, 77, is always happy to get a picture with a passer-by – as long as she knows about it.
What she can’t stand is when people film or take pictures of her without her permission.
She also has a brilliant reaction when she notices people doing just that.
‘I never mind doing photographs with people, but what I don’t like is when they steal them,’ she explained to Sky News.
‘They don’t ask, you can just see them quietly at a dinner table, going like that [gestures taking a photo] across the restaurant.
Dame Joanna doesn’t like it when fans take secret photos of her (Picture: Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
She’s more than happy to pose with fans if they ask (Picture: Victoria Jones-Pool/Getty Images)
‘I walk over and say, “Shall we do a proper picture?” And they get a bit flustered and say, “Oh, I didn’t want to disturb you,” you know? But that’s creepy.’
Dame Joanna finds the constant use of cameras on phones ‘intrusive’ and said it gives her the feeling everyone is being watched to some extent nowadays.
But it’s not just fans this certified national treasure has a problem with in this respect – she doesn’t even like supermarket CCTV cameras.
‘There’s a feeling of being watched, if you’re in a room where there’s a camera – you know you’re being watched… it’s odd,’ she explained.
Dame Joanna is stars in the hit Netflix show of the moment, Fool Me Once, alongside Michelle Keegan.
The Harlan Coben thriller follows Maya Stern (Michelle) as she tries to come to terms with her husband Joe’s murder.
Enter mother-in-law Judith Burkett, who is expertly portrayed by Dame Joanna with her trademark wit and feisty character.
Dame Joanna stars in Netflix’s Fool Me Once alongside Michelle Keegan (Picture: ishal Sharma/Netflix)
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The thriller also stars Utopia actor Adeel Akhtar, the BBC’s His Dark Materials actress Jade Anouka, and The Hobbit trilogy star Richard Armitage.
Judith and Maya have a fractured relationship in the series, and Coronation Street star Michelle previously said it was difficult saying some of her lines to such an iconic actor as Dame Joanna.
Speaking on The One Show, Admitted admitted she dreaded having to fire expletives at Dame Joanna, as she said: ‘Honestly, when I read the script, I was like, “Oh no, oh no!”‘
‘We had a bit of a laugh, didn’t we, when we were rehearsing? I don’t think I said it when we were in rehearsals, I was like, “I can’t! I can’t!”‘
Dame Joanna admitted it was a shock, as she added: ‘When it’s not used very often, bad language comes… it slaps out of the screen at you, it does.’
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Preposterous fuss about nothing. I thought you pulled some quite groovy shapes,
@AngelaRayner
- but regardless, I want our politicians fit and rested, not mentally/physically exhausted.
The Labour leadership kicked out MPs who opposed driving children into poverty.
Now they want to further banish them for opposing driving pensioners into hardship.
Instead of trying to curry favour with these hideous people, they should join the Greens or Independents.
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That is why hundreds of thousands of us have exercised our right to protest.
We will be here as long as it takes until there is an immediate ceasefire, an end to the occupation, and a just & lasting peace.
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US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped by militia in Baghdad, Iraq
Tensions escalate in Iraq following the kidnapping of US journalist Shelly Kittleson, allegedly by an Iran-backed militia in Baghdad. This event marks a significant deterioration in security conditions in the region, which has already been fraught with violence. The US government is closely monitoring the situation, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged the immediate safe return of Kittleson.
In related developments, a British oil company near Erbil was recently struck by an Iranian drone, leading to substantial damages. The consequences of these incidents could impact energy supplies and geopolitical stability, prompting heightened scrutiny of Iran’s military activities. Observers will be watching closely for any declarations or responses from both US and Iraqi authorities in the coming days.
Key developments across the world
US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
GLOBAL SECURITY — American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped by an Iran-backed militia in Iraq. US officials confirm the incident, raising concerns about the safety of foreign journalists in conflict areas.
The kidnapping highlights ongoing tensions in Iraq and the risks faced by journalists covering volatile regions. It may prompt international calls for better protection measures for media personnel in conflict zones.
British motor oil company hit by drones as Iran ‘considers strikes’ on UK bases
GLOBAL SECURITY — A drone attack targeted a UK-based Castrol Oils facility in Erbil, Iraq, injuring several individuals. This assault comes amid increased threats from Iran against UK-based operations in the region.
The escalation represents a significant increase in hostilities and highlights the vulnerability of foreign entities in Iraq, potentially affecting energy supplies and relationships between the UK and Iran.
PA holds general strike against law imposing death penalty on Palestinians convicted of lethal terrorism
WORLD POLITICS — Palestinians held a general strike in protest against a new law allowing the death penalty for alleged terrorists. This law, seen as discriminatory, has faced significant international condemnation.
The strike highlights ongoing tensions within Palestinian society regarding legal reforms perceived to be unjust. Additionally, it has implications for potential escalations in violence and international diplomatic relations surrounding human rights issues in the region.
Iran war: Indonesia calls on UN after peacekeeper deaths
GLOBAL SECURITY — Following the deaths of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, Indonesia called for urgent UN intervention. The fatalities have underscored the increasing risks faced by peacekeeping forces in conflict regions.
This incident could lead to heightened scrutiny of peacekeeping operations and calls for reforms to improve their safety in volatile areas. Indonesia’s call for UN action reflects escalating global concerns about security in peacekeeping missions.
U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon Were Killed by Roadside Bomb
GLOBAL SECURITY — Recent roadside bomb attacks in Lebanon resulted in the deaths of multiple UN peacekeepers. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by international forces in conflict-affected areas.
The attack has raised alarms about the effectiveness of current peacekeeping strategies and may necessitate changes in operational protocols to ensure the safety of UN personnel in hostile environments.
What to watch — The international response to the rising threats faced by journalists and peacekeepers in conflict situations will be crucial in the coming weeks.
Further reading from global news sources
BBC News
US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
The Guardian
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq, US officials say
Reuters
Drone Attacks Spark Major Fire at Motor Oil Depot Near Erbil
Al Jazeera
‘Dangerous escalation’: World reacts to Israel passing death penalty law
The New York Times
U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon Were Killed by Roadside Bomb
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