Downton Abbey star makes shock career move

Elizabeth McGovern can add ‘catwalk mannequin’ to her expansive record of accomplishments. Making a splash at London Trend Week, the actress dominated the runway at Burberry’s winter present on Monday evening. 

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Turning heads on the Tate Britain, Elizabeth, 63, stepped out in a floor-length leather-based coat and stilettos. Along with her beautiful gray hair swept right into a half-up-half-down model, the Downton Abbey alum oozed drama, courtesy of her daring pink lipstick. 

A star-studded night, Elizabeth walked in entrance of an A-list crowd, together with Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola Peltz, Jodie Turner-Smith, Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece, and Geri Halliwell-Horner. 

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Busier than ever, Elizabeth has had a jam-packed schedule in latest months. On February 15, the mum-of-two was pictured on the Charles Finch & Chanel Pre-BAFTA Dinner, which was held in a non-public members’ membership in Mayfair. Dressed to the nines, Elizabeth made a sublime look in a decadent velvet go well with, which consisted of a cherry pink blazer and tailor-made trousers. 

Away from London’s social scene, Elizabeth has additionally entered the post-production section of Downton Abbey 3, after returning to the set final summer season. Again in July, the solid and crew have been pictured taking pictures at Ripon Racecourse in north Yorkshire.

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Noticed of their costumes, Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael bought again into character as Woman Mary and Woman Edith Crawley, respectively. In the meantime, Elizabeth – who famously performs their mom, Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham – was snapped carrying a sky-blue silk costume and a cream wide-brimmed hat. 

In keeping with stories, the shoot at Ripon Racecourse befell over 4 days, with the primary solid and a whole bunch of extras watching a horse race. Allen Leech, Nathan Wiley and Hugh Bonneville have been additionally readily available to movie scenes. 

At the moment, Downton Abbey 3 is slated for launch on September 12, 2025, so it will not be lengthy till Elizabeth and her co-stars embark on a promotional circuit. Through the UK premiere of Twisters final 12 months, Harry Hadden-Paton – aka Herbert “Bertie” Pelham – advised HELLO! that the movie can be “larger and higher than earlier than”. 

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“The set items are big,” raved Harry. “There is a drone in nearly each new scene and a tremendous new solid as effectively. Some actually thrilling new folks.”

Requested what it has been like reuniting along with his solid members, Harry advised HELLO!: “It is fantastic, it is like placing on an previous pair of slippers. Everybody is aware of everybody so effectively. We have all been by means of quite a bit collectively so there aren’t any surprises. It is simple and we’re all very grateful for it. It is a pleasure to have an opportunity to get collectively once more.”