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Lucy Wigley

'I wish you were here' - Imelda Staunton dedicates fifth Olivier Award to her mother with emotional acceptance speech

Imelda Staunton, winner of the Best Actress in a Musical award for "Hello Dolly!", poses in the Winners Room at The Olivier Awards 2025.

At the age of 69, Imelda Staunton's career continues to go from strength to strength. Having previously been nominated for a host of awards and winning a BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild Award, the actress has now secured her fifth Olivier Award.

Imelda took home the award for her performance in Hello, Dolly!, having starred in the show's revival at the London Palladium. She took the role of socialite-turned-matchmaker, Dolly Levi, from July to September 2024.

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