The BAMF-iest Actresses to Ever BAMF

Can we just talk for a second about how awesome some of the incredible older actresses that we see in everything are? Maggie Smith, Julie Andrews, Angela Lansbury, Carol Burnett... These women are my heroes, and let me tell you why.

Have you seen Downton Abbey? That show is enough proof of Maggie Smith's incredible English snark and comedic timing, not to mention her performances in Harry Potter, A Room With A View, and Hook, but the real clincher about this woman is her strength. She was around 73 years old when she filmed Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and do you wanna know what that woman was going through while filming? Breast cancer. Her second bout of it. Not only that, but her chemo gave her shingles, which caused all of her hair to fall out so she had to wear a wig. And that woman is so strong and resilient, SHE SHOWED UP TO WORK DESPITE THE PAIN. She also happened to kick cancer's ass after that. For the second time. One word to describe that kind of unwavering dedication to her craft: BAMF.

Julie Andrews just turned 77 on Monday. 77 YEARS OLD. And think about everything she's done in those incredible 77 years: Maria von Trapp, Millie Dillmount, Guenevere, Eliza Doolittle, MARY FREAKING POPPINS, Queen Clarisse Renaldi, Victoria Grant... Basically the woman who defined our childhood just turned 77. If that's not a sign of being a BAMF, I don't know what is.

Angela Lansbury. This woman is crazy for many reasons, but let's just focus on the fact that she's practically old as dirt and is still kicking and taking acting roles like she's half her age. She's so spry after her 87 year life span that it's hard to believe she's as old as she is. Seriously, Mrs. Potts can't be 87. The awesome lady that originated Mrs. Lovett and Mame is totally not allowed to be that old. I've basically decided that she's never going to die. She'll live to be 200. And don't you tell me she can't, because if anyone can, it's the BAMF that is Angela freaking Lansbury.

Carol Burnett is the funniest woman to walk this planet. Fact. Don't try to argue. This is a fact that just is. I mean, if you listen to the OBC of Once Upon A Mattress, you'll be enlightened to this bit of knowledge yourself. Seriously, any woman who gets her own show because of her sketch comedy GENIUS and plays Jane Lynch's mother has GOT to be golden. Hard to believe this BAMF comedienne is 79.

Anyway, just thought I'd give a shout-out to the women who have been inspiring me lately. Now, how do I incorporate these women into Guarding Gold Street...