I posted when Deborah Kerr died in 2007 about how I came across “Young Bess” early in my early teens, so I of course have to mention it again with the news that Jean Simmons died yesterday. And as with Deborah Kerr, Jean Simmons is probably mostly known for other roles, but it’s always “Young Bess” that I think of. She’ll always be a young Queen Elizabeth I to me!
Jean Simmons’ Obituary from The Telegraph and The New York Times
Oh, and for my fellow geeks who are also fans of Felicia Day, why did it take me so long to realize that it was a young Jean Simmons that she reminded me of? Geez I’m thick sometimes. (See this photo if you don’t know who I’m talking about. And then watch The Guild!)
Watched Young Bess on Youtube, good costumer!
Wow, that’s amazing. I’m a huge fan of Felicia Day as well (love The Guild :), but would never have thought about Jean Simmons when looking at her. Now you point it out though, yes, you’re absolutely correct.