Pride & Prejudice (2005) FAN Blog

Today,  February 20th , is the  79th birthday  of  two-time Academy Award Nominee   Brenda Blethyn , best known to us  P&P fans  as  Mrs. Bennet , the five  Bennet girls '  mother  in the 2005  Pride & Prejudice  film. Known for her character work and versatility, she is the recipient of various accolades, including a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and a Cannes Film Festival Award, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards and two Primetime Emmys. She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama in 2003. (via Wiki) After several decades of hard work on stage and both television and films, there are not many other actresses who deserved the success, recognition and stardom which  Brenda Blethyn  has now achieved. Recently seen on ITV's  Vera  series, which wrapped up its series finale on New Year’s Day (January 1, 2025) after a successful 14 seasons run. She ju...

To my MOM and all the MOTHERS around the world! We LOVE you and APPRECIATE you!!! Happy Mother's Day!!!

Today, February 20th , is the 73rd birthday  of  two-time Academy Award Award Nominee   Brenda Blethyn , best known to us  P&P fans  as  Mrs. Bennet , the five  Bennet girls '  mother  in the 2005  Pride & Prejudice  film. After twenty years of hard work on stage and both television and films, there are not many other actresses who deserved the success, recognition and stardom which  Brenda Blethyn  has now achieved. Currently seen on ITV's Vera series, which is now on its eighth season. ( Meet the cast of Vera series eight ) Born in (February 20th) 1946 in Ramsgate in Kent, England, she started her career at British Rail in the 1960s. Saving money during her time there, she took a risk and enrolled herself at the at The Guildford School of Acting in Guildford, Surrey, England and then left her British Rail years behind. Her risk had paid off, by the mid-1970s she was working on stage, eventually joining...

To my Mom and all the Mothers around the world! We love you and appreciate you!!! Happy Mother's Day!!!

Today, February 20th , is the 70th birthday  of  two-time Academy Award Award Nominee   Brenda Blethyn , best known to us  P&P fans  as  Mrs. Bennet , the five  Bennet girls '  mother  in the 2005  Pride & Prejudice  film. After twenty years of hard work on stage and both television and films, there are not many other actresses who deserved the success, recognition and stardom which  Brenda Blethyn  has now achieved. Currently seen on ITV's Vera series, which is now on its sixth season. Born in (February 20th) 1946 in Ramsgate in Kent, England, she started her career at British Rail in the 1960s. Saving money during her time there, she took a risk and enrolled herself at the at The Guildford School of Acting in Guildford, Surrey, England and then left her British Rail years behind. Her risk had paid off, by the mid-1970s she was working on stage, eventually joining the National Theatre Company in 1975. ( R...

Today, February 20th , is the  68th birthday  of  two-time Academy Award Award Nominee   Brenda Blethyn , best known to us  P&P fans  as  Mrs. Bennet , the  Bennet girls '  mother  in the 2005  Pride & Prejudice  film. After twenty years of hard work on stage and both television and films, there are not many other actresses who deserved the success, recognition and stardom which  Brenda Blethyn  has now achieved. Born in (February 20th) 1946 in Ramsgate in Kent, England, she started her career at British Rail in the 1960s. Saving money during her time there, she took a risk and enrolled herself at the at The Guildford School of Acting in Guildford, Surrey, England and then left her British Rail years behind. Her risk had paid off, by the mid-1970s she was working on stage, eventually joining the National Theatre Company in 1975. ( Read more of her Bio on IMDB! )

To my Mom and all the Mothers around the world! We love you and appreciate you!!! Happy Mother's Day!!! (An old post worth re-posting...) A Mother's Day Tribute: Mrs. Bennet  

To my Mom and all the Mothers around the world! We love you and appreciate you!!! Happy Mother's Day!!! A Mother's Day Tribute: Mrs. Bennet  

Today is the 66th birthday of two-time Academy Award Award Nominee Brenda Blethyn , best known to us P&P fans as Mrs. Bennet , the Bennet girls ' mother in the 2005 Pride & Prejudice film. After twenty years of hard work on stage and both television and films, there are not many other actresses who deserved the success, recognition and stardom which Brenda Blethyn has now achieved. Born in (February 20th) 1946 in Ramsgate in Kent, England, she started her career at British Rail in the 1960s. Saving money during her time there, she took a risk and enrolled herself at the at The Guildford School of Acting in Guildford, Surrey, England and then left her British Rail years behind. Her risk had paid off, by the mid-1970s she was working on stage, eventually joining the National Theatre Company in 1975. ( Read more of her Bio on IMDB! )

To my Mom and all the Mothers around the world! We love you and appreciate you!!! Happy Mother's Day!!! A Mother's Day Tribute: Mrs. Bennet

Today is the 65th birthday of two-time Academy Award Award Nominee Brenda Blethyn , best known to us P&P fans as Mrs. Bennet , the Bennet girls ' mother in the 2005 Pride & Prejudice film as well as Grace Turner , Robbie's mother in Atonement . After twenty years of hard work on stage and both television and films, there are not many other actresses who deserved the success, recognition and stardom which Brenda Blethyn has now achieved. Born in (February 20th) 1946 in Ramsgate in Kent, England, she started her career at British Rail in the 1960s. Saving money during her time there, she took a risk and enrolled herself at the at The Guildford School of Acting in Guildford, Surrey, England and then left her British Rail years behind. Her risk had paid off, by the mid-1970s she was working on stage, eventually joining the National Theatre Company in 1975. ( Read more of her Bio on IMDB! ) Brenda Blethyn as Mrs. Bennet in Pride & Prejudice “When...

To my Mom and all the Mothers around the world! We love you and appreciate you!!! Happy Mother's Day!!! A Mother's Day Tribute: Mrs. Bennet Mrs. Bennet and her daughters (the Bennet sisters) Memorable Mrs. Bennet quotes from Pride & Prejudice (2005) film: Mrs. Bennet: "There is nothing so bad than parting with one's children. One seems so forlorn without them." Lizzie [On Marriage]: "Is that really all you think about?" Mrs. Bennet: "When you have five daughters, Lizzie, tell me what else will occupy your thoughts, and then perhaps you will understand." Mrs. Bennet: "Now she'll have to stay the night. Exactly as I predicted." Lizzie: "Though I don't think, Mama, you can reasonably take credit for making it rain." "It is a pity she is not more handsome." (referring to Lizzie's friend Charlotte, while Lizzie responded "Mama") "But Lizzie ...

The Bennet Family: Pride & Prejudice 2005 vs. Pride and Prejudice 1995 I've seen both the 2005 and 1995 versions of P&P . I know I may be biased here as obviously, this blog is mainly all about the 2005 version , but even if it isn't... I would still post my opinion and based on how I see them. You may or may not agree with me, but that's why we all have our own personal preferences , doesn't make you and I wrong on which versions we prefer. I happen to prefer the 2005 movie , doesn't mean the '95 one wasn't good. It has its own good moments (as well as bad and advantages and disadvantages as does the '05 ). There's no perfect version for P&P screen adaptation, as each have their own interpretations and each have its own flaws (including the '05 one), that's why there are many different versions we've seen over the years since 1936 (from Broadway to the big screen to the small screen). So, it's only na...