- Julia Sawalha joins Father Brown series 13 as Mrs Cynthia Wendle
- Long-standing sibling rivalry between Julia and Nadia Sawalha reignites in public
- Nadia has been a Loose Women panelist, while Julia starred in Absolutely Fabulous
- The sisters have spoken candidly about their tumultuous relationship over the years
Julia Sawalha Joins Father Brown for Series 13
Actress Julia Sawalha, best known for her role as Saffron ‘Saffy’ Monsoon in Absolutely Fabulous, has recently signed on to appear in the upcoming series 13 of the popular mystery drama Father Brown.
Role and Background
In this new installment, Sawalha will portray Mrs Cynthia Wendle. Her distinguished career includes roles such as Ginger in the animated film Chicken Run, Lydia Bennet in the 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Dorcas Lane in Lark Rise to Candleford, Jan Ward in Remember Me, and Helen Rushton in Vera.
Brothers and Sisters: A Turbulent Relationship
The relationship between Julia and her sister Nadia, also an actress, has been a subject of public scrutiny. Despite their shared success in the entertainment industry, they have endured a tumultuous sibling dynamic. Their history is marked by periods of conflict, as well as moments of closeness.
Julia and Nadia’s relationship became even more strained when Julia secured her sister’s role on Absolute Fabulous during their childhood. Despite this early collaboration, the sisters have since grown estranged, no longer communicating through social media.
Public Revelations and Fights
Nadia has candidly discussed their relationship in various public forums. In 2007, she told The Times, “My younger sister and I have always had a really stormy relationship.” Julia also opened up about the dynamics between them, stating, “Nadia and I have always had a very intense relationship,” and adding, “There were times when she kept me at a distance, which really confused me.”
The sisters’ relationship took another turn in 2019 when Nadia tearfully confessed on Loose Women, “Sorry, it’s emotional. She’s amazing my sister, but we’ve always had a really volatile relationship and have always had periods of time in our lives where we don’t speak.” Julia responded with a tweet, declaring her frustration: “So tired of #nadiasawalha talking about our ‘stormy’ relationship which she created.”
Future Implications
The latest development sees Sawalha reuniting on the screen in Father Brown, while Nadia continues her work as a Loose Women panelist. The sisters, despite their strained relationship, remain significant figures in the British entertainment industry, each contributing to different shows and audiences.
As Julia’s role in Father Brown progresses, it is likely that the show will explore themes of family dynamics and personal relationships, potentially providing an interesting narrative thread for viewers to follow. Meanwhile, Nadia’s continued presence on Loose Women may offer further insights into their complex sibling bond.
