The power of SISTERS
STEADFAST SUPPORT THROUGH CANCER
EMMA FORBES AND SARAH STANDING
Sarah Standing, 62, is the eldest daughter of actor Nanette Newman and the late film director Bryan Forbes. She is a journalist and owns a toy shop in London, and lives with her partner, John. The couple have three children, India, 35, Archie, 34, and Tilly, 32, and two grandchildren.
‘Lymphoma made me appreciate what I had’
When Emma moved to the US, she left a huge gap in my life. Thank goodness for Zoom – we chat every day, while we potter around our kitchens on either side of the Atlantic.
We grew up in Surrey – there is a six-year age gap between us. I was a bit of a rebel and left home when Emma was 10, so it was only when we were adults that our bond really cemented. Once I had my children she became the most fantastic aunt and we grew unbelievably close.
Often it’s only when something life-changing happens that you truly appreciate what you have. During lockdown, I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and my sister has been the most incredible support
