We can hear the theme song now…
The British television seriesDownton Abbeywas an instant hit when it debuted in 2010.
Scoring the role of Lady Mary was huge for Dockery, as she was largely unknown at the time.
Michelle Dockery of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
And I remember I was in my bedroom and my agent calling me and I had to sit down.
I just couldn’t believe that I had been offered this role.
She married Jasper Waller-Bridge, brother of multihyphenatePhoebe Waller-Bridge, in 2023.
Hugh Bonneville of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
The role would net him two Emmy nominations and one nod from the Golden Globes.
Bonneville separated from his wife of 25 years, Lucinda Williams, in 2023.
“I feel so lucky to have played Edith,” CarmichaeltoldHarpers Bazaarin 2022.
Laura Carmichael of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
It’s a real joy."
Andy Parker) in 2014.
I didn’t really feel I was acting in those things."
Maggie Smith of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
McGovern received one nomination apiece from the Emmys and Golden Globes during the show’s early days.
“I don’t actually really think about it one way or another,” she said.
McGovern has been married to director Simon Curtis (who helmedDownton Abbey: A New Era) since 1992.
Elizabeth McGovern of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
It was wonderful, but we finished at the right time.
Now it’s lovely to pop back and do the movies."
Her sympathetic portrayal earned her three Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe award.
Joanne Froggatt of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
She married James Cannon in 2012, though she revealed in 2020 that they had separated.
And I turned to her and said, ‘You better get used to that in January.’
That was a pretty cool moment and that will always stick out in my mind."
Allen Leech of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
Leech is still best known for his role as Branson.
In 2019, Leech married actress Jessica Blair Herman, with whom he shares two children.
Jessica Brown FindlaylatertoldThe Timesshe wasn’t prepared for what the series would bring to her life.
Rob James-Collier of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
“Downtonexploded in a way I wasn’t ready for.
For my mental health I needed to keep it more low-key.
I would have got lost in Hollywood,” she said.
Jim Carter of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
Earlier, it would have destroyed me."
She married fellow actor Ziggy Heath in 2020.
She also had film roles in 2015’sCinderellaand 2019’sThe Personal History of David Copperfield.
Jessica Brown Findlay of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
In 2023, she starred in the BBC miniseriesThe Gallows Pole.
Coyle has acted sporadically since the TV series ended, including reprising his role in both movies.
There was a big cheer earlier this year when we did our last dining-room scene."
Sophie McShera of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
Stevens has been married to musician Susie Hariet since 2009, with whom he shares three children.
Despite the sprawling ensemble ofDownton, Logantold EW in 2017about how they still have reunions.
“We bump into one another,” she said.
Brendan Coyle of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
“We did have a meetup recently.
Some of us were all there 30 of us.
We had dinner.”
Kevin Doyle of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
It’s nearly impossible to imagine Downton Abbey without Mrs. Patmore there.
Rose was played byLily James, who has experienced a huge career boon since joining the cast ofDownton Abbey.
For her transformative role asPamela Andersonin the miniseriesPam & Tommy, James received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
Dan Stevens of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
Phyllis Logan of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
Lesley Nicol of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
Lily James of ‘Downton Abbey’.Everett Collection; Getty Images
