Actress
Jennifer Saunders
- Born: 6 July 1958, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England
- Estimated net worth: $10 million
Jennifer Saunders is a British actress and comedian best known for her role as Edina Monsoon in the iconic series 'Absolutely Fabulous'. With a career spanning decades, she has gained acclaim for her sharp wit and distinctive voice. Saunders has also…
Jennifer Saunders: best films and shows
About Jennifer Saunders
Jennifer Saunders is a British actress and comedian best known for her role as Edina Monsoon in the iconic series 'Absolutely Fabulous'. With a career spanning decades, she has gained acclaim for her sharp wit and distinctive voice. Saunders has also co-created and starred in various successful projects, establishing her reputation as a leading figure in British comedy.
- Born
- 6 July 1958, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
- Spouses
- Adrian Edmondson (1984-present)
- Children
- 3 children: Ella Edmondson, Beattie Edmondson, Freya Edmondson
- Parents
- Robert Saunders, Joan Saunders
- Estimated net worth
- $10 million
Fun facts about Jennifer Saunders
- Jennifer Saunders originally trained as a singer before transitioning to comedy and acting.
- She co-created the hit series 'Absolutely Fabulous' with her friend and fellow comedian Dawn French.
Famous Jennifer Saunders quotes
“I'm not a bad person, I just have a lot of bad habits.”
“I am not a complete idiot. Some parts are missing.”
“It's just a bit of fun, isn't it?”
Jennifer Saunders filmography
Cast (190)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Virginia Woolf's Night & Day Movie | Bess Hilbery | 6.3 |
| 2026 | People's Emergency Briefing Movie | Herself | |
| 2026 | The Magic Faraway Tree Movie | Grandma | 6.7 |
| 2026 | The Claudia Winkleman Show TV | Self | 2.7 |
| 2026 | Becoming Victoria Wood Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2025 | Too Much TV | Fiona | 5.7 |
| 2024 | Only Child TV | Sally | 7.0 |
| 2024 | Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out Movie | Self / Edina "Eddie" Monsoon | 7.3 |
| 2024 | Kirsty MacColl at the BBC Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.5 |
| 2024 | Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps Movie | The Goose (voice) | 6.5 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 200% Wolf Movie | Max (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2024 | We Work for the Dead Movie | The Mother (voice) | 5.0 |
| 2023 | Dawn French Is a Huge Twat Movie | Self (uncredited) | 8.5 |
| 2023 | imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter Movie | Self - Featured Artist | 7.0 |
| 2023 | Sumotherhood Movie | DI Brookes | 5.2 |
| 2023 | Allelujah Movie | Sister Gilpin | 5.4 |
| 2022 | Fantasy Football League TV | Themselves | 7.3 |
| 2022 | The Pentaverate TV | Maester of Dubrovnik / Saester of Dubrovnik | 5.7 |
| 2022 | Death on the Nile Movie | Marie Van Schuyler | 6.4 |
| 2022 | The Best Birthday Ever Movie | Mother (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2021 | Sing 2 Movie | Nana (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2021 | French & Saunders: Funny Women Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2021 | Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable TV | Self | 6.6 |
| 2020 | Richard Osman's House of Games Night TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2020 | The Stranger TV | Heidi Doyle | 7.2 |
| 2019 | Completely Bad News Movie | Sally | |
| 2019 | Mamma Mia! Here We Go Yet Again Movie | Meryl Streep / Cher | 7.6 |
| 2019 | Celebrity Gogglebox TV | Self | 6.6 |
| 2019 | There's Something About Movies TV | Self - Team Captain | 6.9 |
| 2019 | Moominvalley TV | Mymble | 7.4 |
| 2019 | Isn't It Romantic Movie | Natalie's Mother | 6.2 |
| 2018 | Patrick Movie | Maureen | 6.7 |
| 2018 | Chuck Steel: Night of the Trampires Movie | Dr. Alex Cular | 7.1 |
| 2018 | Lady Windermere's Fan Movie | The Duchess of Berwick | 10.0 |
| 2018 | Grandpa's Great Escape Movie | Miss Dandy | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 300 Years of French & Saunders Movie | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 2017 | Joanna and Jennifer: Absolutely Champers Movie | Self - Presenter | 10.0 |
| 2017 | Comic Relief: Red Nose Day Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2017 | Let's Sing and Dance for Comic Relief TV | Self - Judge | 6.8 |
| 2016 | Sing Movie | Nana (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2016 | British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves Movie | Comedy Role (archive footage) (uncredited) | 5.7 |
| 2016 | We Love Sitcom Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2016 | Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie Movie | Edina Monsoon | 5.3 |
| 2016 | Insert Name Here TV | Self - Panelist | 6.8 |
| 2015 | Stick Man Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2015 | Josh TV | Judith | 7.1 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self - Guest | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Minions Movie | The Queen (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2014 | The Boy in the Dress Movie | Miss Windsor | 6.3 |
| 2013 | Gogglebox TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2013 | The Last Leg TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 2013 | The Great Comic Relief Bake Off TV | Self - Contestant | |
| 2013 | Blandings TV | Lady Constance Keeble | 7.2 |
| 2012 | The Spice Girls Story: Viva Forever! Movie | Self | 8.7 |
| 2012 | Five Go to Rehab Movie | Anne | |
| 2012 | 30 Years of Comic Strip Movie | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 2012 | Dead Boss TV | Governor Margaret | 6.0 |
| 2012 | The Great Sport Relief Bake Off TV | Self - Host | |
| 2011 | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip TV | Self - Participant | 6.0 |
| 2011 | The Hunt for Tony Blair Movie | Lady Thatcher | 7.8 |
| 2011 | Gentlemen Prefer French & Saunders Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2011 | French & Saunders: The Ingenue Years Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2010 | This Is Jinsy TV | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 2009 | Coraline: The Making of 'Coraline' Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TV | Self - Guest | 4.9 |
| 2009 | Coraline Movie | Miss April Spink / Other Spink (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2008 | French & Saunders: Still Alive Movie | Self | 5.2 |
| 2007 | The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle TV | Unknown character | 6.2 |
| 2007 | A Bucket O' French and Saunders TV | Unknown character | 6.2 |
| 2007 | Would I Lie to You? TV | Self | 7.8 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2006 | Jam and Jerusalem TV | Caroline Martin | 7.2 |
| 2006 | L'Entente cordiale Movie | Gwendoline McFarlane | 4.8 |
| 2004 | Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? Movie | Self | 4.8 |
| 2004 | Bottom Mindless Violence Movie | Helen Mucus / Anita Harris (archive footage) (uncredited) | 10.0 |
| 2004 | Parkinson TV | Self - Guest | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Shrek 2 Movie | Fairy Godmother (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2002 | Top Gear TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 2002 | Top Gear TV | Self - Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car | 7.6 |
| 2002 | The Best of French & Saunders Movie | Various | |
| 2002 | Pongwiffy TV | Unknown character | |
| 2001 | Absolutely Fabulous Movie | Une spectatrice du défilé | 4.9 |
| 2001 | Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2000 | Mirrorball Movie | Vivienne Keill | 8.0 |
| 2000 | French & Saunders - Live Movie | Various roles | 8.3 |
| 1999 | Fanny & Elvis Movie | Roanna | 6.4 |
| 1999 | It’s Lulu Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 1999 | The Magician's House TV | The Rat (voice) | 6.0 |
| 1999 | Let Them Eat Cake TV | Unknown character | 7.7 |
| 1998 | Absolutely Fabulous: A Life Movie | Edina "Eddy" Monsoon | 7.7 |
| 1998 | Four Men in a Car Movie | Helen | |
| 1998 | Parkinson TV | Self | |
| 1997 | Spice World Movie | Fashionable Woman | 4.9 |
| 1996 | Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout Movie | Edina Monsoon | 7.3 |
| 1996 | Muppet Treasure Island Movie | Mrs. Bluveridge | 6.7 |
| 1996 | TFI Friday TV | Unknown character | 7.1 |
| 1995 | In the Bleak Midwinter Movie | Nancy | 7.1 |
| 1995 | How to Be Absolutely Fabulous Movie | Self / Edina "Eddy" Monsoon (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 1994 | French and Saunders' Christmas Carol Movie | Various Roles | |
| 1994 | Friends TV | Andrea Waltham | 8.4 |
| 1994 | Dusty Movie | Self - Presenter | 8.0 |
| 1993 | Prince Cinders Movie | Fairy (voice) | 9.0 |
| 1993 | Jealousy Movie | Jane/Margory | |
| 1993 | Demonella Movie | The Devil | |
| 1993 | Space Virgins from Planet Sex Movie | Needle | |
| 1993 | French & Saunders: At the Movies Movie | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 1992 | Wild Turkey Movie | Neighbour | |
| 1992 | Absolutely Fabulous TV | Edina Monsoon | 7.6 |
| 1992 | Red Nose of Courage Movie | Margaret Thatcher | 8.0 |
| 1991 | Amnesty International's Big 30 Movie | Self | 4.0 |
| 1990 | The Tale of Little Pig Robinson Movie | Dorcas | |
| 1990 | Have I Got News for You TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1990 | Have I Got News for You TV | Self - Hostess | 7.1 |
| 1990 | Rita Rudner TV | Unknown character | |
| 1990 | French & Saunders LIVE Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1990 | Spaghetti Hoops Movie | Maria | |
| 1990 | Oxford Movie | Hannah | |
| 1990 | South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1 Movie | Cathy | |
| 1990 | South Atlantic Raiders: Part 2 Argie Bargie! Movie | Cathy | |
| 1990 | GLC: The Carnage Continues Movie | Brigitte Nielsen as Margaret Thatcher, The Ice Maiden | |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Phoebe Pratt (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Customer Service From Hell Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1989 | Employees From Hell Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1989 | The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 1989 | Communicators From Hell Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1989 | Colleagues From Hell Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1988 | French And Saunders - Christmas Special '88 Movie | Various Characters | |
| 1988 | An Audience With Victoria Wood Movie | Self | 5.3 |
| 1988 | Roseanne TV | Edina Monsoon | 6.8 |
| 1988 | The Storyteller: Sapsorrow Movie | Badsister 1 | |
| 1988 | The Storyteller TV | Badsister 1 | 8.2 |
| 1988 | Mr Jolly Lives Next Door Movie | Monica | 9.0 |
| 1988 | More Bad News Movie | Sally | 9.8 |
| 1988 | The Strike Movie | Meryl Streep as Mrs Scargill | 7.0 |
| 1988 | Comic Relief TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1987 | Eat the Rich Movie | Lady Caroline | 6.2 |
| 1987 | Going Live! TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 1987 | French & Saunders TV | Various Characters | 7.4 |
| 1987 | The Silurian Disruption Movie | Silurian #2 | |
| 1986 | Omnibus Presents Comic Relief TV | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 1986 | Comedians Do It On Stage Movie | Self | |
| 1986 | Private Enterprise Movie | Debbie | |
| 1986 | The Dangerous Brothers TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1986 | Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger Movie | Unknown character | 6.6 |
| 1986 | Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders) Movie | Jessica | |
| 1985 | The Supergrass Movie | Lesley Reynolds | 6.1 |
| 1985 | Girls On Top TV | Jennifer | 5.4 |
| 1985 | Happy Families TV | Granny Fuddle | 7.2 |
| 1984 | Slags Movie | Little Sister | 2.0 |
| 1984 | Eddie Monsoon - a Life? Movie | Doreen | |
| 1984 | Gino: Full Story and Pics Movie | Angie | |
| 1984 | A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques Movie | Shona | 7.0 |
| 1984 | Susie Movie | Lorna | |
| 1984 | Dirty Movie Movie | June | |
| 1983 | Five Go Mad on Mescalin Movie | Anne | |
| 1983 | Summer School Movie | Liz | |
| 1983 | Bad News Movie | Sally | 8.7 |
| 1983 | The Beat Generation Movie | Anne | |
| 1983 | War Movie | Various Roles | 10.0 |
| 1982 | The Young Ones TV | Sue | 7.9 |
| 1982 | The Young Ones TV | Helen Mucus | 7.9 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Little Sister | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Chas/Marilyn/Captain/Drunk | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | June | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Liz | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Unknown character | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Sally | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Jessica | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Hannah | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Angie | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Shona/Second Nun/Horse Rider | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Doreen | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Lorna | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Debbie | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Maria | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Anne | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Monica | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Meryl Streep | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Cathy | 7.4 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Ice Maiden | 7.4 |
| 1982 | Five Go Mad in Dorset Movie | Anne | |
| 1982 | Wogan TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 1981 | The Comic Strip Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1978 | An Audience with... TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 1976 | The Secret Policeman's Ball TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 1971 | Film '72 TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 1967 | Omnibus TV | Unknown character | 7.2 |
| TBA | Have I Got a Bit More News for You TV | Self - Presenter | 7.1 |
| TBA | Have I Got a Bit More News for You TV | Self - Panellist | 7.1 |
| TBA | The Making of Shrek 2 Movie | Self |
Crew (30)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2019 | Mamma Mia! Here We Go Yet Again Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.6 |
| 2016 | Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.3 |
| 2008 | French & Saunders: Still Alive Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.2 |
| 2007 | The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle TV | Creator · Creator | 6.2 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | A Bucket O' French and Saunders TV | Creator · Creator | 6.2 |
| 2006 | Jam and Jerusalem TV | Creator · Creator | 7.2 |
| 2006 | Jam and Jerusalem TV | Writer · Writing | 7.2 |
| 2002 | The Best of French & Saunders Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 2001 | Absolutely Fabulous Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.9 |
| 2000 | Mirrorball Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 2000 | Mirrorball Movie | Creator · Crew | 8.0 |
| 2000 | French & Saunders - Live Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.3 |
| 1998 | Absolutely Fabulous: A Life Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.7 |
| 1996 | Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.3 |
| 1995 | How to Be Absolutely Fabulous Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1994 | French and Saunders' Christmas Carol Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 1992 | Absolutely Fabulous TV | Creator · Creator | 7.6 |
| 1992 | Absolutely Fabulous TV | Writer · Writing | 7.6 |
| 1988 | French And Saunders - Christmas Special '88 Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 1987 | French & Saunders TV | Creator · Creator | 7.4 |
| 1987 | French & Saunders TV | Writer · Writing | 7.4 |
| 1987 | The Silurian Disruption Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 1986 | Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders) Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 1985 | Girls On Top TV | Creator · Creator | 5.4 |
| 1985 | Girls On Top TV | Writer · Writing | 5.4 |
| 1984 | Slags Movie | Writer · Writing | 2.0 |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... TV | Writer · Writing | 7.4 |
| 1981 | The Comic Strip Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| TBA | AbFab TV | Executive Producer · Production | 1.0 |
Latest releases
- Virginia Woolf's Night & Day2026 / TMDB 6.3
- People's Emergency Briefing2026
- The Magic Faraway Tree2026 / TMDB 6.7
- Becoming Victoria Wood2026 / TMDB 6.0
- Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out2024 / TMDB 7.3
- Kirsty MacColl at the BBC2024 / TMDB 6.5
Questions about Jennifer Saunders
What are Jennifer Saunders' most famous roles?
Jennifer Saunders is most famous for her role as Edina Monsoon in 'Absolutely Fabulous', which she co-created. She has also appeared in 'French and Saunders' and 'The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle'.
Has Jennifer Saunders won any awards?
Jennifer Saunders has received several awards, including BAFTA TV Awards for her work on 'Absolutely Fabulous' and 'French and Saunders'. She was also nominated for an Emmy Award.
What was Jennifer Saunders' first film?
Jennifer Saunders' first film role was in 'The Comic Strip Presents: The Strike' in 1989, where she showcased her comedic talent.
What is Jennifer Saunders' estimated net worth?
Jennifer Saunders' estimated net worth is around $10 million, reflecting her successful career in television, film, and writing.
How many children does Jennifer Saunders have?
Jennifer Saunders has three children: Ella, Beattie, and Freya Edmondson, all of whom have pursued careers in the arts.
What is a notable aspect of Jennifer Saunders' acting style?
Jennifer Saunders is known for her comedic timing and ability to portray larger-than-life characters, often blending humor with poignant social commentary.
What are some of Jennifer Saunders' filmography highlights?
Some highlights of Jennifer Saunders' filmography include 'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie', 'The French and Saunders', and voice roles in animated films like 'Shrek 2' and 'Shrek the Third'.
What other projects has Jennifer Saunders worked on?
In addition to 'Absolutely Fabulous', Jennifer Saunders has worked on various projects including 'The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle', 'Jam & Jerusalem', and 'The Big Night In'.