Who plays godmother in Shrek? Did Jennifer Saunders sing in Shrek 2?

The character of Fairy Godmother in the Shrek franchise is voiced by actress Jennifer Saunders 1. She first appeared in the second film of the franchise, Shrek 2.

Jennifer Saunders also sang the song “Holding Out for a Hero” in the movie. She reprised her role as Fairy Godmother in the sequel, Shrek the Third.

Jennifer Saunders is an English actress, comedian, and screenwriter who initially gained attention in the 1980s when she became a member of The Comic Strip and is best known for creating and starring in the sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.

Jennifer Saunders appeared in Ben Elton’s Happy Families where she played various members of the same family in the six-episode BBC situation comedy.

Jennifer Saunders has won numerous awards for her work in comedy, including a BAFTA TV Award for Best Comedy Series for Absolutely Fabulous. In 2017, she was awarded the Rose d’Or Lifetime Achievement Award.

In the summer of 2022, Jennifer Saunders played the role of Mother Superior in Sister Act the Musical for 6 weeks at the Eventim Apollo Hammersmith.