She first hit screens in soaps and well known series like Coronation Street, The Bill, Bad Girls and dinnerladies. From there she moved onto films and gained worldwide recognition for her role as Anna in acclaimed TV drama Downton Abbey. Joanne returns to the small screen this evening in series two of ITV series Liar - look back through her career with these 16 photos.
1. BFI London Film Festival
Joanne with producer Michelle Eastwood at the 54th BFI London Film Festival Awards in 2010 promoting In Our Name.
2. Downton Abbey
Joanne starred in all six series of the hit British drama and the spin off film in 2019. Photo: ITV/ Carnival Films/ Nick Briggs
4. Robin Hood
In 2009 she played the role of Kate of Locksley in 11 episodes of the BBC series Robin Hood. Photo: BBC/ Tiger Aspect
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