As the final chapter of the much-loved Downton Abbey franchise approaches, Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael have been reflecting on their 15-year friendship.

The pair, who brought to life the feuding Crawley sisters Lady Mary and Lady Edith, forged a strong bond off-screen.

Laura, 39, was even a bridesmaid at Michelle's wedding to Jasper Waller-Bridge in 2023. That closeness, they say, has made it easy to lean into their scripted quarrels without fear of offending.

During a recent conversation with Harper's Bazaar , 43-year-old Michelle shared: "Laura and I just have so much fun. Because we're like sisters in real life, we have a language and sense of humour that no one really understands." WATCH: The trailer for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

She added: "There are

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