When Suranne Jones returned to the Gentleman Jack set to play lesbian icon Anne Lister in the hit BBC period drama, there was one person weighing heavily on her mind.
Suranne, who stars as the strong-willed, stomping, trailblazer Anne, has revealed that whenever she’s stepping into the shoes of a character, she can’t help but think of the woman who served as the ultimate powerhouse in her own life – her late mother Jenny.
Jenny sadly passed away in 2016 following a heartbreaking battle with dementia. But Suranne says her legacy lives on in her own family life, and that she’ll always be grateful that Jenny inspired her to follow her dreams and pursue a career in acting.
