Joanne Froggatt shows off her lithe physique in olive swimwear during Aussie beach day

Joanne Froggatt made the most of Australia's glorious summer temperatures on Sunday afternoon during an appearance on a crowded Sydney beach. The actress, best known for her role as demureAnna Bates in ITV period drama Downton Abbey, stripped down to an olive green bikini while relaxing with friends in Vaucluse, one of the city's bustling

Joanne Froggatt made the most of Australia's glorious summer temperatures on Sunday afternoon during an appearance on a crowded Sydney beach.

The actress, best known for her role as demure Anna Bates in ITV period drama Downton Abbey, stripped down to an olive green bikini while relaxing with friends in Vaucluse, one of the city's bustling eastern suburbs. 

While most Brits brace themselves for plunging Actic weather over the coming week, Joanna, 42, topped up her tan as temperatures climbed to a balmy 25 degrees. 

Good times: Joanne Froggatt made the most of Australia's glorious summer temperatures on Sunday afternoon during an appearance on a crowded Sydney beach

Good times: Joanne Froggatt made the most of Australia's glorious summer temperatures on Sunday afternoon during an appearance on a crowded Sydney beach

The actress later waded into the Pacific surf, where she cooled off while her female friend remained with their belongings on the beach. 

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Joanne had been working for years before her 'game changer' role in Downton came along, and although it boosted her career she admitted to being glad that the main series ended when it did.

She told The Observer magazine: 'Downton was a game changer for me. I'd been working professionally for 12 years when I got the role of Anna and it hugely elevated my career.'

Toned and trim: The actress stripped down to an olive green bikini while relaxing with friends in Vaucluse, one of the city's bustling eastern suburbs

Toned and trim: The actress stripped down to an olive green bikini while relaxing with friends in Vaucluse, one of the city's bustling eastern suburbs 

Don't mind me: While most Brits brace themselves for plunging Actic weather over the coming week, Joanna topped up her tan as temperatures climbed to a balmy 25 degrees Hard to miss: Joanne in her green bikini on Sunday

Don't mind me: While most Brits brace themselves for plunging Actic weather over the coming week, Joanna topped up her tan as temperatures climbed to a balmy 25 degrees

Pals: The actress was accompanied by a female friend as she relaxed in Sydney

Pals: The actress was accompanied by a female friend as she relaxed in Sydney

The star admitted her global break came at the right time as when she first started her career, she was 'uncomfortable' with fame but was better 'prepared' when 'Downton' became a massive hit.

She also discussed 'embarrassing' herself when the Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit to the show's set in 2015. 

However, Joanne insisted the royal was amused by her accidental faux pas. 

There she is: Joanne stretched out on the sand as she made the most of Sydney's climate

There she is: Joanne stretched out on the sand as she made the most of Sydney's climate 

Seasoned actress: Joanne had been working for years before her 'game changer' role in Downton came along, and although it boosted her career she admitted to being glad that the main series ended when it did Success: Since Downton came to an end the actress has starred in numerous British dramas

Seasoned actress: Joanne had been working for years before her 'game changer' role in Downton came along, and although it boosted her career she admitted to being glad that the main series ended when it did

Hydrated: She was seen drinking from a large bottle of mineral water while topping up her tan

Hydrated: She was seen drinking from a large bottle of mineral water while topping up her tan

Taking a dip: The actress later waded into the Pacific surf, where she cooled off while her female friend remained with their belongings on the beach That's better: Joanne splashed in the surf before making her way back to the beach

Taking a dip: The actress later waded into the Pacific surf, where she cooled off while her female friend remained with their belongings on the beach

There she is: The actress was seen swimming in the Pacific during her latest outing in Sydney

There she is: The actress was seen swimming in the Pacific during her latest outing in Sydney 

She recalled: 'I embarrassed myself in front of the Duchess of Cambridge. She visited the Downton set and walked in while me and Michelle Dockery were filming a scene in Lady Mary's bedroom.

'She said: "It feels very strange to be in your bedroom". I replied, "Yeah, not many people get to come in Lady Mary's bedroom".

' I didn't mean it as a double entendre, but I swear I saw the faintest flicker of a smile.'

Making a splash: Joanna ensured she caught the eye during her dip in the ocean

Making a splash: Joanna ensured she caught the eye during her dip in the ocean 

Up to her neck in it: The British star swum for a few minutes before returning to dry land Pictured: Joanna in Sydney

Up to her neck in it: The British star swum for a few minutes before returning to dry land

Striking: The actress revealed a nicely toned physique during her latest outing

Striking: The actress revealed a nicely toned physique during her latest outing 

Steady on: She was seen adjusting her bikini bottoms before making her way back to the beach on Sunday

Steady on: She was seen adjusting her bikini bottoms before making her way back to the beach on Sunday 

Last year Joanne hit out at the sexism she claims to have faced as an actress since turning 40. 

The British star told how she has often been asked how she feels about getting older and when is she going to have children with husband 

Speaking on the Reign With Josh Smith podcast, she said: 'From the age of about 38, 37, whenever I've been doing publicity for my work or anything else, I've been constantly asked, 'oh are you going to have children? When are you having children? Or how are you feeling about turning 40?'

'Also about my looks and, "how I feel about the way I look constantly and do I feel I'm attractive enough?"'

The actress separated from husband James Cannon - who she met on the set of Downton Abbey - in 2020.  

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Share 70 shares Single life: The actress separated from husband James Cannon - who she met on the set of Downton Abbey - in 2020 Loving it: She appeared to be loving life in Sydney on Sunday afternoon

Single life: The actress separated from husband James Cannon - who she met on the set of Downton Abbey - in 2020 

In good company: The actress rejoined her female friend on the beach after taking a dip

In good company: The actress rejoined her female friend on the beach after taking a dip 

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