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Quick facts for kids Juliet Mills
Mills in 1974
Born	Juliet Maryon Mills (1941-11-21) 21 November 1941 (age 83) London, England
Citizenship	United Kingdom (1941–present) United States (1975–present)
Education	Elmhurst Ballet School
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1942–present
Spouse(s)	Russell Alquist Jr. ​ ​ (m. 1961; div. 1974)​ Michael Miklenda ​ ​ (m. 1975; div. 1980)​ Maxwell Caulfield ​ (m. 1980)​
Children	2
Parent(s)	Sir John Mills Mary Hayley Bell
Relatives	Hayley Mills (sister) Annette Mills (aunt) Susie Blake (cousin) Mark Weedon (cousin) Crispian Mills (nephew)
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie 1975 QB VII

Juliet Maryon Mills (born 21 November 1941) is a talented British-American actress. She has had a long and successful career in movies, television, and on stage.

Juliet started acting when she was very young. By the age of 18, she was nominated for a Tony Award for her amazing performance in a play called Five Finger Exercise. Later, she became well-known for her lead role in the TV show Nanny and the Professor in the early 1970s. She also received Golden Globe Award nominations for this show and for her part in the movie Avanti!. In 1974, she won an Emmy Award for her role in the TV miniseries QB VII.

Later in her career, Juliet joined The Mirror Theater Ltd's Mirror Repertory Company, performing in many plays. From 1999 to 2008, she played a witch named Tabitha Lenox in the TV drama Passions, which earned her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination.

Early Life and Family

Juliet Mills was born in London, England, on 21 November 1941. This was during World War II, so her parents moved the family to the countryside to stay safe from bombing raids. Her father was the famous actor Sir John Mills, and her mother was the playwright Mary Hayley Bell.

Juliet is the older sister of actress Hayley Mills and director Jonathan Mills. Because her parents were in the acting world, Juliet grew up around many famous people. Her godmother was the legendary actress Vivien Leigh, and her godfather was the well-known playwright Noël Coward. Juliet went to the Elmhurst Ballet School in Surrey, where she studied ballet.

Acting Career Highlights

Juliet Mills began her acting journey as a child. She even appeared as a baby in the 1942 film In Which We Serve, which starred her father. Her first big role came when she was 16, in the play Five Finger Exercise in 1958. This play was a success in London and then moved to Broadway in New York City. In 1960, Juliet was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the play.

In the 1960s, Juliet worked in both movies and television. She appeared in films like The Rare Breed with James Stewart and Maureen O'Hara. She also guest-starred in popular TV shows such as The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and 12 O'Clock High.

Juliet Mills promoting the premiere of Nanny and the Professor in 1970.

One of her most memorable roles was in the 1972 film Avanti!, directed by Billy Wilder. She starred alongside Jack Lemmon in this movie and received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her performance. In 1974, Juliet also starred in the Italian horror film Beyond the Door.

In 1969, Juliet was chosen for the American TV series Nanny and the Professor. The show started in January 1970. Juliet played Phoebe Figalilly, a nanny who seemed to have magical powers, much like Mary Poppins. Juliet has said that she believes in magic and other mysterious things herself. She was nominated for another Golden Globe Award in 1971 for this role. Even though the show was popular, it only ran for two seasons.

The cast of Nanny and the Professor in 1970, including Juliet Mills (bottom).

In 1974, Juliet won an Emmy Award for her role in the TV miniseries QB VII. This was a big achievement in her career. She also had a recurring role in the TV series Born Free during that time. In 1980, Juliet returned to the stage, starring in the play The Elephant Man.

From 1999 to 2008, Juliet played Tabitha Lenox in the daytime drama Passions. Her character was a witch who had been burned at the stake centuries ago. At first, Tabitha was a mischievous witch, but later she became a "good witch." Juliet was nominated for her first Daytime Emmy Award for this role.

After Passions ended, Juliet joined the cast of the British drama Wild at Heart in 2009. She played Georgina, the sister of a character played by her real-life sister, Hayley Mills. She also appeared in a few episodes of Hot in Cleveland as Philipa Scroggs, the mother of a character played by Jane Leeves. More recently, in 2023, she appeared in five episodes of the popular medical drama Grey's Anatomy.

Personal Life

Juliet Mills in 2004.

Juliet Mills has been married three times. Her first marriage was to Russell Alquist, Jr., from 1961 to 1974, and they had a son named Sean. Her second marriage was to Michael Miklenda, from 1975 to 1980, and they had a daughter named Melissa.

In 1980, Juliet married Maxwell Caulfield, who is 18 years younger than her. Juliet has often spoken about their age difference. She believes that age doesn't matter when you find someone you truly love and connect with. She became a United States citizen on October 10, 1975.

Awards and Recognitions

Juliet Mills has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations throughout her career.