News | Entertainment
29 Mar 2024 9:01
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Jennifer Saunders says the secret to her and her husband Ade Edmondson's marriage is that they avoid arguing

    The two comedians have been married for 34 years and Jennifer insists the thing that keeps them happy is being prepared and willing to compromise in their relationship


    When asked if they avoid conflict with each other, she said: "We do. I think compromise is one of the great things in life ... just forget it, just move on. Ade loves stoicism. He's a great stoic and reads a lot of books on it. I think it's a fantastic thing, which is if you can't affect it, move on.

    "There's this constant idea that we all deserve something. You know, 'Oh, I deserve to be happy.' Do you? I don't think any of us deserve anything. I think we make our lives and we make them happy or sad, or things happen that make them that... There is a danger in thinking that life owes you. Because it will come back and slap you in the face, always."

    Jennifer and 'Bottom' star Ade's willingness to compromise extended to their careers and they ensured that one of them was at home when they were raising their three daughters - Ella, 33, Beatie, 32, and Freya, 29 - when they were young.

    In an interview with the Mail On Sunday newspaper's You Magazine supplement, she explained: "We had a nanny. Not a live-in; we never had a live-in. But we had lovely New Zealanders and an English girl who would come if none of us could do the school run or would be there in the day. But to be honest, in those days we could manage it: if I was on tour he'd be at home, if he was doing a show, I'd be at home. So there was very rarely a time when one of us wasn't there."

    Now that their girls are grown-up and have families and partners of their own, the 'Absolutely Fabulous' star is saying yes to all the work opportunities that are coming her way, including new Netflix drama 'The Stranger' - which has been adapted from the psychological thriller by best-selling author Harlan Coben.

    Jennifer, 61, said: "I think, 'Might as well have a go,' if it appeals because I'm not tied into anyone else's calendar or schedule any more. And as you get older things matter less. Not so much rides on it ... So most of the time I do [work] now, I do it to have a great time and try something new.'

    "[As you get older] you have the confidence to say to someone, 'No, I think this is better.' It's the confidence to get what you want rather than what the consensus is."

    © 2024 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     29 Mar: Jessie James Decker's husband Eric has had a vasectomy
     29 Mar: Inside Islamic State's transformation, from life support to 'slaughtering with gusto'
     29 Mar: Joely Richardson struggled to find an agent after she turned 50
     29 Mar: Steve Harvey could easily "get rid" of one of his daughter's boyfriends
     29 Mar: King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend the Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle
     29 Mar: Bill Nighy thinks he could deliver a baby via caesarean section
     29 Mar: Paris Hilton created a "Barbie doll perfect life" persona as a "trauma response" to the alleged abuse she suffered at school
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Ardie Savea insists an elevation to All Blacks captain is the last thing on his mind as he continues his season in Japan More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Another pay offer is on the table for Police - after union members labelled the last one insulting More...



     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Jessie James Decker's husband Eric has had a vasectomy 8:53

    Entertainment:
    Inside Islamic State's transformation, from life support to 'slaughtering with gusto' 8:37

    Entertainment:
    Joely Richardson struggled to find an agent after she turned 50 8:23

    Rugby:
    Ardie Savea insists an elevation to All Blacks captain is the last thing on his mind as he continues his season in Japan 8:17

    International:
    A global cocoa shortage could soon impact the price of chocolate, and PNG growers are cashing in 8:07

    Rugby:
    Chiefs Manawa fullback Renee Holmes is sceptical over a merge between Super Rugby Aupiki and the Australian Super W competition in the near future 8:07

    Rugby League:
    To rugby league's NRL.. 7:57

    Entertainment:
    Steve Harvey could easily "get rid" of one of his daughter's boyfriends 7:53

    Living & Travel:
    Dog owners are being reminded Easter egg hunts can be deadly for their pets 7:47

    Motoring:
    Christchurch Police have arrested three people, summonsed 11 others, and impounded 13 vehicles after the Chrome car show earlier this month 7:37


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2024 New Zealand City Ltd