Marion Bailey (born 5 May 1951) is a British actress. She is best known for her work with her partner, film director Mike Leigh, including the films Meantime, All or Nothing, Vera Drake and Mr. Turner, for which she was nominated Supporting Actress of the Year by the London Film Critics' Circle.She was born in Watford, to Rose (née Timberlake) and William Bailey. She attended Pinner County Grammar School, Middlesex and trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She was a member of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. She has one daughter, the actress Alice Bailey Johnson and a sister, Eve. Her partner is Mike Leigh. Wikipedia