If honesty were an Olympic sport, Kathy Burke would have a gold medal and a microphone.

Actress, comedian, director and national treasure, Kathy has spent decades making audiences laugh with her brilliantly blunt humour.

She rose to fame through bold performances in shows like Gimme Gimme Gimme and films such as Nil by Mouth, earning acclaim for portraying complex, real-life characters.

Beyond acting, Kathy is also celebrated for championing social issues, mentoring new talent, and bringing humour, honesty, and authenticity to British culture.

Many people first fell in love with her as the hilariously chaotic Magda in the sitcom Absolutely Fabulous, but her career stretches far beyond that iconic role. For me, it was Gimme, Gimme Gimme.

From sharp panel-show appearances to social media rants that feel like comedy gold, Burke’s humour is fearless, working-class and gloriously unfiltered. She says what others are thinking —but funnier.

Whether she’s acting, directing, or simply telling it like it is, Kathy Burke brings warmth, wit and zero nonsense.

In short: Kathy Burke isn’t trying to be funny. She just is. #iconic #bold