Elizabeth McGovern, known for her role in "Downton Abbey," has written a play about Ava Gardner. The play, titled "Ava: The Secret Conversations," explores Gardner's relationship with journalist Peter ...

FILE - Elizabeth McGovern poses during a photo call for the off-Broadway play "Ava: The Secret Conversations" in New York on June 30, 2025.

Elizabeth McGovern, known for her role in "Downton Abbey," has written a play about Ava Gardner. The play, titled "Ava: The Secret Conversations," explores Gardner's relationship with journalist ...

'Downton Abbey' star Elizabeth McGovern brings Ava Gardner's tumultuous life to the stage Elizabeth McGovern, known for her role in "Downton Abbey," has written a play about Ava Gardner ...

Elizabeth McGovern, known for her role in "Downton Abbey," has written a play about Ava Gardner.

EXCLUSIVE: Elizabeth McGovern is fired up when she talks about sensuous silver screen goddess Ava Gardner, whom the Downton Abbey star portrays in a stage show that hits New York next week ...