Joanna Lumley reveals why she's still unstoppable at 80 The veteran British actress says she remains committed to her career and open to revisiting iconic roles, as audiences continue to celebrate her decades-long impact on television and film. 1 May 2026 Joanna Lumley is marking her 80th birthday by insisting she has no intention of slowing down. Joanna Lumley is marking her 80th birthday by insisting she has no intention of slowing down The Absolutely Fabulous star hit the milestone on Friday (01.05.26) and has declared she remains as driven as ever to keep working.