Question 1

Why is Tea With the Dames notable for the four actresses?

Accepted Answer

It marks the first time Maggie Smith, Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, and Joan Plowright appear together on screen in the same project, despite each having worked with at least one of the others before.

Question 2

Which three of the four Dames share the same birth year?

Accepted Answer

Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, and Maggie Smith were all born in 1934. Joan Plowright is five years older, born in 1929.

Question 3

How did Judi Dench respond when asked to talk about getting old?

Accepted Answer

Director Roger Michell asked the four women to discuss aging, and Judi Dench humorously replied, "F*** off, Roger."

Question 4

Despite the title, do the Dames actually drink tea in the film?

Accepted Answer

No, they are never seen drinking tea, except Eileen Atkins has a tea cup in one segment and Judi Dench is offered a coffee mug. "Tea" here means gossip.

Question 5

Which of the four Dames has won the most Oscars?

Accepted Answer

Maggie Smith has won two Oscars: Best Actress for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) and Best Supporting Actress for California Suite (1978). Judi Dench has one Oscar.

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