Margaret Thatcher delivers some of The Crown's most memorable lines. Below are 3 of the best Margaret Thatcher quotes from The Crown, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 3 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Margaret Thatcher Quotes
"The lady's not for turning."
— Margaret Thatcher, Season 4, Episode 3 - Fairytale (echoing the real speech)
"There is no such thing as society."
— Margaret Thatcher, Season 4 - various
"If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman."
— Margaret Thatcher, Season 4 - various
Margaret Thatcher Trivia & Fun Facts
- Gillian Anderson wore a fat suit, prosthetics, and a wig to transform into Margaret Thatcher.
- Gillian Anderson won the Golden Globe and SAG Award for her portrayal of Thatcher in Season 4.
- Anderson studied footage of Thatcher so extensively that she reportedly began unconsciously adopting Thatcher's speech patterns off-set.
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