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: She’s refreshingly candid about life off-camera, speaking openly about embracing aging and the challenges of the menopause.

Ashley Jensen is a powerhouse of Scottish talent, seamlessly transitioning between side-splitting comedy and gripping drama. While many fans first fell in love with her as the lovable Maggie Jacobs in Extras or the stylish Christina McKinney in , she has recently taken on one of her most intense roles yet as DI Ruth Calder in the BBC hit series Shetland . ashley jensen

: Filming in the Shetland Islands is no joke! She’s shared stories of freezing temperatures where her fingers stopped working, requiring heat pads and hot water between takes just to keep going. : Filming in the Shetland Islands is no joke

From the stage at Glasgow's Citizens Theatre to the red carpets of Hollywood, her career is a masterclass in staying true to oneself while constantly evolving. ashley jensen