Joan Plowright’s Kids: Did The Late Actress Have Children?

English actors Joan Plowright, holding son Richard, and Laurence Olivier (1907-1989) pictured attending the christening of their daughter Tamsin at a church in England on 15th July 1963. (Photo by Stanley Sherman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Joan Plowright, known for her work in theatre, passed away at 95. Joan Plowright, renowned for her work in theatre, has passed away at the age of 95. She is being remembered by her loved ones. According to The Guardian, her family released a statement that read, “It is with great sadness that the family of Dame Joan Plowright, the Lady Olivier, inform you that she passed away peacefully on 16 January 2025 surrounded by her family at Denville Hall aged 95.” The statement continued, “She enjoyed a long and illustrious career across theatre, film and TV over seven decades until blindness made her retire.”

It concluded, “She cherished her last 10 years in Sussex with constant visits from friends and family, filled with much laughter and fond memories. The family are deeply grateful to Jean Wilson and all those involved in her personal care over many years.”

Plowright was also widely known for her relationship with the late Laurence Olivier, with whom she shared a legacy in English theatre. She never remarried after his passing. But who is she survived by? Did she have children? Keep reading to find out.

English actress Joan Plowright, the wife of actor Sir Laurence Olivier, with their children Tamsin and Richard, UK, 13th January 1964. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Who Was Joan Plowright?

Born on October 28, 1929, in Brigg, United Kingdom, Joan became one of England’s most distinguished actresses, leaving a lasting impact on the theatre scene alongside Laurence.

She had a deep passion for the stage. In a 2010 interview with The Actor’s Work, she reflected on her career, saying,”I’ve been very privileged to have such a life.” The late actress added, “I mean it’s magic and I still feel, when a curtain goes up or the lights come on if there’s no curtain, the magic of a beginning of what is going to unfold in front of me.”

Did Joan Plowright and Laurence Olivier Have Children?

Yes, Joan was a mother. She and Laurence shared three children.

Who Are Joan Plowright’s Kids?

Joan is survived by her three children: Richard Olivier, Tamsin Olivier, and Julie-Kate Olivier, whom she shared with Laurence.

English actors Joan Plowright, holding son Richard, and Laurence Olivier (1907-1989) pictured attending the christening of their daughter Tamsin at a church in England on 15th July 1963. (Photo by Stanley Sherman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
English actors Joan Plowright, holding son Richard, and Laurence Olivier (1907-1989) pictured attending the christening of their daughter Tamsin at a church in England on 15th July 1963. (Photo by Stanley Sherman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Joan Plowright Children
Joan Plowright Children
Joan Plowright Children
Joan Plowright Children

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