PHOTOSThe Downton Abbey Cast is Even Cooler Than You Thought
Jan. 28 2015, Updated 2:08 p.m. ET
MAGGIE LIGHTENS UP
Living legend Maggie Smith certainly looks less dour and imposing than Dowager Countess Violet Crawley. Where have you seen her before? She’s also Professor McGonagall of Harry Potter fame.
HATS OFF TO HER!
Scandal-plagued Lady Rose is played by the equally sexy Lily James. Next up: She’ll play the title role in a new live- action Cinderella film.
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REAL LIFE SINGER!
While Lady Mary Crawley is a mom in mourning, her portrayer, Michelle Dockery, is a perky jazz singer. She’s planning to record an album with co-star Elizabeth McGovern.
MAJOR FASHIONISTA!
Laura Carmichael, who plays the always unlucky Lady Edith Crawley, has made a name for herself on red carpets around the world. She favors edgy dresses over her 20s Downton garb and damn, she looks great!
