Dame Joanna Lumley didn't mince her words when an interviewer got a bit too personal about her home life with her husband, the esteemed conductor Stephen Barlow. When asked if she ever sings along with him at home, the 78-year-old actress was adamant that it's something she would "never" engage in. The couple, who have been married for 38 years, recently collaborated on a podcast titled 'Joanna Lumley & The Maestro'.

During the interview with The Telegraph, Joanna, appearing "looked genuinely horrified", firmly set the record straight: "He works with opera singers, Mick.". She continued to express her love for music and her habit of singing around the house, but drew the line at performing duets with her husband, saying: "But I would never lovingly lean on his shoulder and sing while he played. We’re not that family.".

The nation is abuzz as they await Joanna's latest venture, where she'll be seen acting alongside Lucy Punch in 'Amandaland', a spin-off of the popular BBC series 'Motherland'. With the show's premiere on the horizon, there's been plenty of chatter about the lives of its main cast members. In a heartfelt conversation with woman&home, Dame Joanna shared insights into her life post perimenopause and menopause, revealing her anticipation for each birthday rather than dreading it.

The star of 'Absolutely Fabulous' encouraged people to adopt a more age-positive attitude and embrace the adventures that lie ahead. Joanna Lumley has shared her positive outlook on ageing, revealing that she's always anticipated the wisdom and tranquility that comes with getting older. "I always knew that good stuff would come along when I was older. So when I was 18, I longed to be 30; when I was 30, I longed to be 50. I’ve always looked forward to my next birthday," she said.

She also expressed how age has brought her a sense of clarity: "We mustn’t be led into thinking getting old is bad. Growing old is good. I used to panic and get rattled when I was young, but as I’ve got older, I’ve started literally to live day to day. With age, you work out what matters.". Beyond being an adored public figure, Joanna is deeply involved in human rights advocacy, supporting organisations like Survival International and the Gurkha Justice Campaign.

In 2023, she fiercely criticised British trophy hunters, backing a move to end the importation of endangered animal parts into the UK. Speaking to The Telegraph, she didn't mince words: "We have a responsibility to help protect wildlife. Trophy hunting is helping drive endangered animals to extinction. Anyone who makes excuses for these people should hang their head in shame.". Moreover, as recent as December 2024, Joanna threw her weight behind a campaign aimed at tackling loneliness among the elderly in Britain.