Dawn French

By Ben Todd Last updated at 1:25 AM on 27th July 2010 It seems absence really does make the heart grow fonder. Comedienne Dawn French has revealed that she has become the ‘best of friends’ with husband Lenny Henry – but only since the couple separated. The pair announced their split in a terse declaration three months ago. Before the break-up: Lenny Henry and Dawn French in September last year In her first statement since the break-up, Miss French, 52, said: ‘Remarkably...Read Full Story

For Americans not familiar with the comic machinations of the oddball collaborative duo of Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, this video is the perfect introduction. Taken from one season of their British sketch-comedy television series, this video contains a great variety of their work. Dawn French is probably best known in the U.S. for her PBS appearances on The Vicar of Dibley and Murder Most Horrid. In addition, she cowrote the disturbingly funny series Absolutely Fabulous, which is...Read Full Story

Celebrity couple Lenny Henry and Dawn French are to separate after 25 years of marriage, their spokesman said today. In a statement, the comedians' PR representative Neil Reading said the couple made the decision six months ago but had continued to live together in "constant discussion". The couple's split is "entirely amicable", he added. The statement read: "Lenny Henry and Dawn French are sad to announce they have decided to separate after 25 years of marriage. "They made the decision last...Read Full Story

For Americans not familiar with the comic machinations of the oddball collaborative duo of Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, this video is the perfect introduction. Taken from one season of their British sketch-comedy television series, this video contains a great variety of their work. Dawn French is probably best known in the U.S. for her PBS appearances on The Vicar of Dibley and Murder Most Horrid. In addition, she cowrote the disturbingly funny series Absolutely Fabulous, which is...Read Full Story

Home | Showbiz | By Cover Tag: Dawn French Share On : del.icio.us | Digg | Google Buzz | StumbleUpon | Dawn French Font size: Share 31/12/2010 Dawn French refuses to lose weight as she has better things to do with her life. The 53-year-old comedienne has been a regular on television for over 20 years, first as one half of comedy duo French and Saunders then solo in successful UK sitcom The...Read Full Story