Hey #DowntonAbbey fans — let’s raise a teacup in honour of a legend 🌟 — the formidable Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, brought to life by the incomparable Dame Maggie Smith. From one-liners that sting to moments of revealing vulnerability, here’s why she stands as one of the most beloved characters in television history.
The Dowager’s lines are iconic.
“What is a weekend?” — a perfectly clipped question that exposed class, privilege and fear of time wasted.
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