Jodie Turner-Smith transformed into Anne Boleyn in a first look image at the new drama of the same name, after being cast as the first black actress to play Henry VIII’s second wife in a bid to ‘challenge conventions’. In the photo, the Queen & Slim star, 34, posed in a traditional Tudor gown and headpiece for new … Read more
Queen & Slim star Jodie Turner-Smith discussed pandemic parenthood, ‘goddess-level’ feminism, and portraying Anne Boleyn in her January digital cover story for ELLE. Stylist Ola Ebiti dressed the British-born, American-educated 34-year-old in patterned pieces from the upcoming The North Face x Gucci, glamp-friendly collaboration. Jodie fronts Gucci’s fragrance Bloom and she’s been a brand ambassador … Read more
Director of TV drama about Anne Boleyn says ‘we have the best person for the role’ and ‘let the critics talk’ after casting black actress Jodie Turner-Smith as Henry VIII’s wife Casting of Jodie Turner-Smith as Anne Boleyn sparked claims of ‘blackwashing’ But director said: ‘I feel very strongly that we have the best actress … Read more
Jodie Turner-Smith has today been seen as Anne Boleyn for the first time in a convention busting Channel 5 drama. The actress, 34, was pictured dressed in period costume for the new series, which also features Normal People’s Aoife Hinds and Paapa Essiedu, who shot to fame playing Hamlet. She has already earned praise for … Read more
The Fall Of Anne Boleyn Tuesday-Thursday, Channel 5 Rating: The Wall Saturday, BBC1 Rating: A couple of years ago, Channel 5 gave us the lavish historical reconstruction Anne Boleyn: Queen For A Thousand Days. Currently, it is working on a colour-blind ‘psychological thriller’ about Anne Boleyn, starring Jodie Turner-Smith and Paapa Essiedu. And this week … Read more
Jodie Turner-Smith lands the role of Queen Anne Boleyn in convention-defying Channel 5 drama series By Ellie Phillips For Mailonline Published: 18:04 GMT, 30 October 2020 | Updated: 18:04 GMT, 30 October 2020 Jodie Turner-Smith has landed the role of Queen Anne Boleyn in a new Channel 5 drama series. The British actress, 34, is … Read more
Mystery woman in Royal Collection portrait is finally identified after 300 years as Mary Boleyn, who was Henry VIII’s mistress before her sister Anne married the womanizing king The sitter for Portrait of a Woman has been identified after hundreds of years It has been reunited with an original set of 14 paintings owned by … Read more