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Proof that she is far from having said her last word, Judi Dench is on the cover of the June edition of Vogue UK magazine . A first for the venerable 85-year-old actress, but also for the publication, since the British icon becomes the oldest person to occupy the prestigious One.

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After six decades on screen and stage, it's safe to say Judi Dench commands public affection on an industrial scale. In the June 2020 issue, Dench invited #BritishVogue inside her Surrey home to discuss love and marriage (she's had four proposals), her expansive repertoire of awards (including 11 BAFTAs and one Oscar), and a brief fling with rap music, delivering a message of hope at a time when we need it most. Read the full interview with @GilesHattersley at the link in bio, and see the full story in the new issue on newsstands and available for digital download Thursday May 7. #JudiDench wears a coat by # GiorgioArmaniPrivé and dress by @_LA_Collection_. Photographed by @Nick_Knight and styled by @ KPhelan123, with hair by @ SamMcKnight1, make-up by @TheValGarland, nails by @MikePocock and set design by @TomoTattle.

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The occasion also for a river interview during which Judi Dench addressed the great moments of his career, his role as M in  James Bond , the success of Shakespeare In Love , but also the outcry as with the very controversial Cats . And no need to talk to him about retirement! "Be careful what you say," she said, determined to get back to work as soon as the health situation allows.

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Finally, Judi Dench agreed to answer a few questions posed by a string of celebrities including Cara Delevingne, Charlize Theron, Sam Smith, Ian McKellen and even Kate Moss. La Brindille asked her what it was like to cover Vogue  for the first time, she who is a regular.

"I think I'm going to brag about it for the rest of my life. I had a great day doing it. I imagine you have done a lot, but for me it is not something natural. It's been a great day, ”said Judi Dench.

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