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Dame Judi Dench Gets Her First Tattoo Aged 81

Dame Judi Dench Gets Her First Tattoo Aged 81

It was a birthday present off her daughter.

Mark McGowan

Mark McGowan

Dame Judi Dench, queen of the big screen, has gotten her first tattoo, aged 81.

The actress, who starred as 'M' in seven James Bond films, got the new ink as a birthday present off her daughter, Finty.

The tat says 'Carpe Diem', which translates to 'seize the day', and is on her wrist.

Credit: PA

Speaking to Surrey Life, the actress said: "That's my motto: seize the day. Finty gave it to me for my 81st birthday - she's wonderful with surprises.

"Mind you the company of A Winter's Tale, which I was doing at the time, used to say that it said fish of the day."

The 81-year-old conceded that the tattoo showed her determination to remain young, despite the fact her age is catching up with her.

"I just want to go on being mobile and able to do things," she said. "I'm not going to be beaten by my eyes. I have macular degeneration but you just have to settle for it.

"On my scripts, my font is point-size 22, so you can imagine... It's ridiculous, it's a farce but I'm not going to give in."

Anyone else rather upset she didn't just get 'DENCH!' on her wrist instead?

Words by Mark McGowan

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