Carey Mulligan, Sarah Lancashire & Stephen Fry Recognized In UK New Year Honors List

Carey Mulligan, Sarah Lancashire, and Stephen Fry are among the stars to receive recognition in King Charles III’s New Year honors list.

Mulligan (Promising Young Woman) and Lancashire (Happy Valley) have been made Commanders of the British Empire for their services to drama.

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Fry has been knighted for his environmental, charity, and mental health work. The Hobbit star said he was “startled and enchanted” after receiving the letter about his knighthood.

Other actors recognized include The Sixth Commandment star Anne Reid, who was awarded a CBE. There were Officer of the Order of the British Empire awards for Anne-Marie Duff (Bad Sisters), Eddie Marsan (Back to Black), and Kevin Whately (Inspector Morse).

Doctor Who star Thomas Baker was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire, while Desmond’s actress Carmen Munroe was made a Dame.

Former BAFTA CEO Amanda Berry was recognized with a CBE, as was Steve Morrison, the founder and ex-CEO of British super-producer All3Media. Both were honored for their services to the creative industries.

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