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Judi Dench: Why Marriage Is Off the Table
31 Aug
Summary
- Judi Dench shares her life with conservationist David Mills since 2010.
- The couple lives separately and have no plans for marriage.
- Dench refers to her partner as 'chap,' not 'partner.'
Dame Judi Dench's television series, "Tea with Judi Dench," continues with a new episode featuring Sir Ian McKellen airing on 31 August. The celebrated actress, known for her extensive film and stage career, also has a notable personal life.
Since 2010, Dench has been in a relationship with David Mills, a conservationist and founder of the British Wildlife Centre. Mills, who was awarded an MBE in 2016 for his contributions to wildlife conservation, first met Dench when she opened a squirrel enclosure at his center.
Despite being together for over 25 years, Dench and Mills have chosen not to marry, maintaining separate homes. Dench has expressed a preference for referring to Mills as her 'chap' rather than using the word 'partner.'
This relationship follows Dench's marriage to actor Michael Williams, with whom she shared 30 years before his passing in 2001. Dench has openly spoken about the enduring impact of her late husband's loss.
