Mrs. Jennings — Sense and Sensibility Character Profile

About Mrs. Jennings

Sir John's mother-in-law who hosts the Palmers and brings Lucy Steele to visit. She takes Elinor, Marianne, and Lucy to London, where they witness Willoughby's engagement to Miss Grey.

Character Facts

Played by

Elizabeth Spriggs

Appears in

Sense and Sensibility (1995)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (6)

• Mrs. Jennings — Family Mother-in-law — Sir John Middleton (Robert Hardy)

  Direct familial connection through marriage.

• Mrs. Jennings — Social Accompanist — Lucy Steele (Imogen Stubbs)

  Social arrangement where Mrs. Jennings facilitates Lucy's visits.

• Mrs. Jennings — Social Family Friend — Mrs. Dashwood (Gemma Jones)

  A supportive social bond guiding the Dashwoods through London.

• Mrs. Jennings — Social Acquaintance — John Willoughby (Greg Wise)

  Casual social encounter in London society.

• Mrs. Jennings — Social Acquaintance — Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant)

  Familiarity established through prior estate visits.

• Mrs. Jennings — Social London Society — Miss Grey (Lone Madsen)

  Shared presence in metropolitan social events.

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• Elinor Dashwood (Emma Thompson)
• Marianne Dashwood (Kate Winslet)
• Colonel Christopher Brandon (Alan Rickman)
• Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant)
• Charlotte Jennings Palmer (Imelda Staunton)
• Mrs. Dashwood (Gemma Jones)
• Sir John Middleton (Robert Hardy)
• Maid to Mrs. Jennings (Josephine Gradwell)
• Curate (Alexander John)
• Pigeon (Allan Mitchell)
• Betsy (Isabelle Amyes)
• Margaret Dashwood (Emilie François)