Behind The Curtain Of Success
Kessler lists off unknown surprises about the life of Maggie Smith, who’s arguably best known for her performances in “Harry Potter” and “Downton Abbey.” Despite an outwardly powerful image, the singer and actress has suffered multiple setbacks off-stage — most prominently a decades-long struggle with Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder that impacts the thyroid gland. Despite the negative effect on her health and career, the disease never stopped her from giving top of the line performances establishing more about how resilient she is.
A Legacy Tied to Tragedy
He has also suffered immense personal tragedy, having his wife and son too died in 2000. Her first husband, actor Robert Stephens, was a chronic invalid who contributed little to two sons she raised largely alone. Even in the midst of what felt like intense emotional warfare behind the scenes, she had (in her peers and fans eyes) established herself well as one of the best to ever do it.
Unexpected Humility and Generosity
For as unsmiling and serious as she usually was on her series, friends of Smith’s always reported that she was considerate and a big spender. While she is reported to have privately donated millions of dollars to various organizations and tirelessly brought attention to any number of important causes, she appears only occasionally in the society pages.
A career story that almost never came to be
He was almost certainly essential to the development and mainstream success of Will Smith as a leading movie star. At younger age, her parents forced her to enter into a “safer” career path. It is only by sheer force of will, and an immeasurable love of The Arts that she resisted this fate and became one of the most celebrated actresses of her day.
Part of that Healing was her Passion for Gardening
Outside the public eye, Smith enjoys gardening. Taking on this hobby not only gives her peace of mind, it is also an out let for her creativity. Whether it be in the garden (which is often described as perfectly groomed) or on screen, Evelyn certainly brings a level of precision and dedication.
A Reluctant Star
While she is a public figure, Smith has developed somewhat of an enigmatic reputation and has rarely been caught by the media with her hair down. As a result of the intrusive reality of celebrity culture, she has often been upfront with her feelings when it comes to her personal life.
Master of Her Craft, Yet Always Learning
Decades of experience in the industry and Smith still considers herself a student. More importantly, she learns from every film; attending workshops, and prepping meticulously for each role. And it seems like her unwavering love for the craft is why she’s so dedicated to getting better at it.
At the end of the day, Maggie Smith has led a life that is ‘well woven’ and interwoven with extraordinary success and personal suffering that emphasizes ‘character’ far beyond her film roles. That is only a part of her story though, for along with professional success has come personal fortitude and a quiet generosity.
