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...