The Best of Cora Crawley | Downton Abbey 

Cora Crawley was just the best person that anyone could ask for. The actress portrayed her perfectly. Style, grace, charisma, she had it all.

Anna is so quick to apologise for name dropping Cora at the restaurant, you helped that woman carry a dead body across the house. Getting to use her name at restaurants is the least you deserve.

I believe Cora doesn't usually get the credit that she deserves. From supporting Robert on the bankruptcy of the Estate, Mrs. Hughes on her health scare and many others and being a wonderful human being with everyone around her...the character is admirable and so well written, not to mention the wonderfully portrayal by Elizabeth McGovern... can't not love Downton ❤️

My favorite Cora line: I'm American, I don't share your English hatred of comfort 🤣

I love it how she tore Nanny West to strips without even raising her voice . Now THAT'S awesome!

Elizabeth played Cora beautifully. She gave more understanding to Robert than he deserved at times. Wonderful actress.

I wish you'd included when she gives Robert an earful for not wanting to dine with the opera singer. That's one of my favorite Cora moments.

" Very well. If you can honestly say you have never let a flirtation get out of hand since we married. If you have never given a woman the wrong impression then by all means stay away. Otherwise I expect you in my room tonight." "I'm American- have gun, will travel" Iconic moments from this show! Cora is truly the core of this family.

Her accent! The way she used her height! The way she stared into people’s eyes! Her bubbly personality! This character and actress was hands down amazing and adorable. Her kindness definitely changed me. I recently started and finished this series with the last 3 weeks 💞

Cora promising to get a nurse and make sure that Mrs Hughes was cared for in the event of illness was the sweetest thing ever. She is a loving, loyal person.

The way Bates sticks out his cane and then loudly unfolds his napkin is just perfection 🤣

One of things I love about Cora is that she doesn’t shame Robert for crying and comforts him instead

You forgot... 1) When she helps her daughter Mary carry the body of Mr. Pamuk back to his room 2) When she consoles her daughter Edith after being jilted at the altar by Sir Anthony 3) When she's saying her final goodbyes to her daughter Sybil upon her death after childbirth. 4) When she discusses the efficiency of a Refrigerator to Mrs. Patmore 5) When she stands up to the Dowager Countess about turning the house into a Convalescence/hospital during the war. 6) When she puts her foot down over the running of the house during the war with Mrs. Crawley. 7) When she talks with Lady Flintshire about caring for Rose while they're away in India. 8) When she scolds O'Brien about her disdain for Matthew Crawley in the servant's hall. 9) As she smiles while silently watching Lady Sybil learn how to cook/bake a cake. 10) As she walks the halls of Downton after seeing Baby Bates, while discussing with Lord Grantham about watching the children grow. (grandchildren that is.)

My favorite Cora Crawley moment was how she handled things when O'Brien told her that Mrs. Patmore and Daisey were stealing food from Downton and selling it out of Lady Crawley's house. Once she found out what was really going on, Cora took over like a boss and in no way was minded to punish Mrs. Patmore and Daisey or the others in any way, but threw in to give assistance to help their cause, even to take charge of the source of the food being given away so as not to cause any conflict with the Army over Army food supplies being mismanaged or pilfered. This may have been an O'Brien attempt at making it up to Cora for causing her to miscarry what was to have been Cora's and Robert's son and heir, but you never know with O'Brien.

"I’m going to help them, and so are you." Like a BOSS! 🇺🇸

Cora's shoulders must feel pretty stiff from literally carrying the abbey for six seasons

The waiter's face when Cora says she wishes she could join John and Anna, and then John's face are priceless !

Cora is my favorite Crawley. She's not as glitzy as the other ladies of the house, but she's absolutely the pillar of that great house.

It still brings tears to my eyes watching the scene where Cora tells Mrs Hughes that if she's sick that Mrs Hughes will stay and be looked after

The anger she portrayed when she caught Nanny West was absolutely on point. You could see the fury under the surface. Just perfection.

Cora has always been the epitome of style and grace. And no other actress could have played her so beautifully!

On more than one occasion Cora Crawly represents the moral, human empathy and kindness that is centred in this story. Whilst other characters are sometimes mean and manipulative, she stays within her own good kindness towards both upstairs as well as downstairs. The same goes for Sybill, of whom you can easily say that she is like her mother. Cora is a leader in a matriarch manner without imposing herself too strongly, but a leader with conviction and durable strenght with patience and compassion, she is truly the driving force behind lord Grantham. I could not see any other actress then mrs. Mcgovern in this role, perfectly casted!!

A beautiful and understated character. "Never the hurricane but always the eye." Elizabeth McGovern plays her to perfection.

I wish the video had included her best line: "Am I the only person in this house living in the 20th century?"

I've always LOVE when O'Brien gets slapped down!

My favorite line is "don't worry about me I'm an American have gun will travel." It just perfectly contrasts the British and the Americans and shows, in my opinion, why Cora and Robert's marriage worked.

4:56 I love how Cora tells Mrs. Patmore to charge the cost to the house (and thus the family) and then helps out.

For a character actress to be able to pull off loving mother, devoted wife, stern director at the hospital, kind Lady with her servants and more........hats off to Elizabeth McGovern. NOT an easy task to flip to different sides of her inter-dimentional character every week for 6 years....and counting.

"I'm an American. Have gun, will travel." The greatest line!

Thank you to whoever put this together. Cora is often overlooked because she was mostly quiet and understated, but these clips are strong reminders of the power she had and the grace and kindness and warmth. Really excellent, thank you!

Cora is a representation of all the American women who were rich and courted by broke English nobility. Many of the husband's gambeled or lavishly spent thier wives money till there was no more, then left them. Robert and Cora seem to genuinely care for one another.

2:16 I LOVE what Cora said and how she stood up for herself here. Robert was definitely not clean himself, for he did have an affair with a former housemaid while Cora was sick 🙄

Ah, Cora. She is a wonderful character who is exquisitely played by talented and beautiful Elizabeth McGovern.

Cora is what makes downton a home. And treats the staff as part of the family best

8:56 This moment truly brings me to tears. The compassion and concern from Cora is inspiring. Love her so much!

The Queen of passively politely telling you off

The part when Bates hands him his cane is Pure. Poetry. And Lady Grantham was right...He is a snob.

"Don't worry about me, I'm an American...have gun will travel."

Loved how she went momma bear on the nanny with her grandchildren

A character so perfectly written and played beautifully, sensitively and with great strength by Elizabeth McGovern.

I know you couldn't include everything, but I would have loved to see the very first time in the series when we see Cora in "crisis" mode, after Pamuk's death when she and Mary and Anna decide what to do. Great scenes there.

I remember my very first job I was 16..serving very upper class...we were not allowed to eat near their kitchen..well me being young and silly decided to.have a snack only to be caught red handed by a very high up person ..she politely told me off ..then pulled a chair from.a table and told me to sit at the table and eat before I get indigestion..lovley family ..I miss them days .

Lots of people on FB don’t care for Elizabeth McGovern playing Cora but I LOVE her in this role ! Kudos to her for doing such a great job. Even though she was their #2 option, I can’t see anyone else in this role.

Cora is one of the kindest character in Downton, and Lady Sybil's goodness is obviously from her. Her only bad thing is what her servants often manipulate her lol

I wish I could be as eloquent as Cora, she's so gracious and kind but strong when needed.

cora was hands down the best person in the show

Not related to the topic but I've been wanting to say this. There were very few scenes that tugged at my heartstrings in this series but two scenes were, one, when Cora and Robert were told Sybil probably would've died no matter what and Cora started sobbing while Robert held her. That sounded real and choked me up. The other is when Mr. Bates walked out into the hall after Mrs. Hughes tells him what happened to Anna. That was a well acted scene when he broke down.

I love Elizabeth McGovern! It is amazing that every actor was so wonderful in the cast of Downton.

this series truly defines lemons into lemonade. every interaction, every conversation. I can't help but think, how English.

2 more favorite Cora moments... when she shoots down Barrow after Baxter tells her the truth and when she stands up for Mary in the Pamuk scandal to Granny.

She is pure class

The actor who played the restaurant host did an amazing job, even when he had no lines he managed to say so much even with the tiniest facial expressions, you know an actor is good when you end up disliking his character so much, also I taught myself English ( and I still am ) by watching UK television because that was the only channel in English available in my hometown’s local cable network, so great part of my vocabulary consists in sentences and phrases I learned on tv, not to mention my accent is all over the place depending on the TV program and the part of the UK it was from and one of those phrases is “in a jiffy, in a jiffy” when I say it I always get mixed reaction from people, some laugh and ask how old I am and others just look at me terribly confused LOL

When she whisper screams at Mary, "For once in your life will you just listen!" And then starts speaking softly again.

Cora was the most riveting role as an American in a foreign land. It shows those of class from America.

6:42 Cora the Mama Bear defends the cubs.

Elizabeth McGovern is who attracted me to Downton Abbey. I loved The Scarlet Pimpernel she did with Richard E. Grant (also in Downton Abbey). She was fabulous in that… and fabulous in this! 🎭🎬👏🏻🎁💖

These really are some of Cora's most kickass moments. She is an incredible character.

I'm sad to say that I never got around to watching Downtown Abbey as much as I should've. Cora epitomizes a woman who carries herself with grace, tact, compassion and elegance.

Downton Abbey is a wonderful way to escape the here and now, if only for a few hours. Elizabeth McGovern as Cora does a marvelous job, and greatly enhances this wonderful series. ♥

You forgot (Part 2)... * When she forgives and overlooks Baxter's past and allows her to keep her job at Downton * When she eases the tension with Mr. Mosely as he speaks to the Queen * When she tells the Dowager Countess that she's not going to disown her daughter Mary in regards to the Pamuk scandal. * When she stands by Robert's side and holds a napkin to his mouth during his burst ulcer. * As she escorts Lady Rose during her coming out ceremony at the palace. * When she speaks to the Queen to convince the King to not allow Lord Hexam to attend the Royal tour with the Prince of Wales. Just before Lady Edith gives birth to their first child. * When she talks to Daisy about the situation with Mr. Mason

I’m so glad Cora owning the Maitre’d in the first clip is the best.

I wish I knew someone like Cora...a true inspiration!

I'd forgotten just how amazingly brilliant this series is. Thank you for reminding me.

Cora always so posh and classy 🤩

I MISS this show so much…

I love Cora...she always knew the right answer and how to manage a house with grace...

I love how she can stare and smile at people and people know not to mess with her

Hard to pick a favourite character in the show but Cora is definitely one of them 💛

The first clip- I've never noticed Cora observing what was going on in the background. I just assumed she was off screen watching it happen. Speaks much about her character. She easily could of ignored the situation but from the start she had their backs.

Cora's patience, understanding and intelligence propped up the House of Grantham.

She exemplifies quiet strength so wonderfully!! I admire her!

Cora's not even my favorite character (though she's great) but the writers gave her the kindest and most generous actions, on balance, throughout the whole series.

I have adored Elizabeth McGovern since her days of She’s Having a Baby back in the 80’s. Wonderful actress who has only refined with time!

She was a beast! Loved this character.

All so good my favorite is “ I’m an American 🇺🇸 have gun will travel “ I also love how she catches nanny west and gives what for for her prejudice

Cora is absolute gold! Robert throwing his little hissy fits makes me smirk. He is lucky to have her! Especially when she's willing to show sympathy after he practically ruined them financially! I always thought the scene in the nursery was truly well written. Prejudice views and racism are the number one reasons why humanity cannot progress as a collective. Like a bird trying to fly with two damaged wings.

I am sad it’s over so I watched it again now I’m watching the highlights, the best series I have ever seen

Her and Sibel were always my favourite they were so kind

Elegant. Pure and simple…

I love her saying "I'm an American have gun will travel", let us all remember esp now, what that really means.

My favorite character. She deserved more developed plots.

She’s a gem. 🙂

Cora, we love you. Amazing 👏

My favorite part is where Lady Grantham fires that wicked Nanny.

Years ago, the same happened to me at a very swanky hotel in Paris. I stuck around until they took me down to the lower basement. When I got back to the UK, I discovered that they hadn't charged me for my meal 😊❤ The scene where Lady C helped serve the food, made I cry 😪 A wonderful touch 😊 And that last scene 😪

gorgeous lady

Cora was absolutely my favorite character in the whole series. Her combination of being American and marrying into a English family with titles. Cora brought her American values, her pioneering blood, and what it means to be a great Lady. She also became a great lady in England. Lady Grantham adapted for her husband to make him proud. She truly loved her husband and didn't care that he lost. "Don't worry about me, I'm an American, have gun will travel". You are being tested. And do you know what they say, my darling? Being tested only makes you stronger. My favorite qoute of hers.

I love her character so so much ♥️

She was always so soft-spoken but when she needed to be firm-whether it was with Matthews mother,the dowager,the servants,even her husband-she stood firm.She was always The Lady Of The House.

I really like Cora and seeing how she emotionally matured from the first series to the last. The changes that WW1 brought clearly had a very deep effect on her. I don't know if I believe that the restaurant scene, where she helped Bates and Anna, would have happened before the war. I don't know that she would have even looked away from her table in the first place.

So love her

I really want a series about the courtship and early marriage of Cora and Robert.

Love lady Cora ❤️

Phenomenal!

Sybil showed more of her mother than the other two.

Very excited to see the new era movie

Cora is simply Class with a Heart of Gold

The quiet badass! ❤ Cora! Steel wrapped in silk, and scary when she wants to be.

beautiful my fav

I love Cora, she’s a kind lady 🥰🤗