Judy Bentinck
Judith Ann Bentinck (née Emerson) (born Newcastle-Under-Lyme 10 October 1952), the wife of actor Tim Bentinck, is a couture milliner based in Central London. Through her marriage she holds the title The Right Hon. Countess of Portland.
Background and education
Born to John Robert Emerson and Mary Elizabeth Emerson (née Graham), Judy attended Alleyne’s School (later Alleyne's High School), Stone, Staffordshire. She gained a BA in printed textiles at Liverpool College of Art, then later moved into the world of costume design, working for the RSC, the BBC and the Royal Opera House and teaching at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School where she met her future husband.
Judy Bentinck trained with Rose Cory, Royal Warrant Holder and world-renowned teacher.[1]
Career
Portland Hats was started in 2002 and re-branded in 2004 to Judy Bentinck Millinery to 'emphasize the exclusivity of her product'. Housed at Cockpit Arts Studios in Holborn, Judy creates a Spring/Summer and an Autumn/Winter Collection each year, but the majority of her work is bespoke, by commission.
Judy also teaches millinery through Cockpit Arts Studios and Central Saint Martins.
Family
Judy married Tim Bentinck, who later became 12th Earl of Portland, in 1979 and they have two sons:
- William Jack Henry Bentinck, Viscount Woodstock (b. 19 May 1984)
- The Hon. Jasper James Mellowes Bentinck (b. 12 Jun 1988)