Cunk on Life Star Diane Morgan's Secret Friendship with a Superstar

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Cunk on Life Star Diane Morgan's Secret Friendship with a Superstar
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Diane Morgan, known for her comedic role as Philomena Cunk, has a close friendship with fellow actress Maxine Peake. This article delves into their long-standing bond and explores the lives of these two talented performers.

Diane Morgan has a very private life away from the small screen but she has one very famous best friend. Before finding fame, the Cunk on Life star, 48, worked as a telemarketer, dental nurse, and potato peeler after leaving drama school, having struggled to establish herself as an actor. Bolton-born star Diane went on to explore the world of comedy, and eventually found success in hit shows, Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe, Cunk on Earth, and Motherland.

Diane can be seen on screen next on Monday December 30 in Cunk On Life - a new special in which she plays ignorant documentary maker Philomena Cunk. The actress first debuted her alter-ego in 2013 while on the newsy British comedy series Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe. However away from the cameras, Diane leads a very different life with few realising that she has a superstar best friend. Now MailOnline take a look at Diane's lifestyle away from acting. Before finding fame, the Cunk on Life star Diane Morgan, 48, worked as a telemarketer, dental nurse, and potato peeler after leaving drama school, having struggled to establish herself as an actor; pictured 2022 Bolton-born star Diane went on to explore the world of comedy, and eventually found success in hit shows, Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe, Cunk on Earth, and Motherland. However away from the cameras, Diane leads a very different life with few realising that she has a superstar best friend; pictured in Motherland Famous friendship Diane is best friends with fellow actress Maxine Peake, whom she first became close with as a drama student. During a 2020 interview with The Guardian, Diane shared: 'We've known each other 25 years now, scarily. 'We first bonded at drama school when she introduced me to Withnail & I, which was the best thing I'd ever seen.' Diane went on to recall that she and Maxine believed they were unable to land work due to their northern accents so the pair took elocution lessons togethe

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