Dame Julie Bethridge Topp, known as Jools Topp, is one half of the Topp Twins, a music comedy duo from New Zealand; the other member is her twin sister Lynda Topp. Jools Topp has been singing and entertaining with her sister for decades, touring live music and comedy performances as well as performing in TV and film. The sisters were both appointed Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours.
Topp in 2018
The Topp Twins in 1981
The Topp Twins are the folk singing and activist sister comedy duo of New Zealand entertainers Jools and Lynda Topp. They are known for their country music influenced style, live shows and television performances. They often perform as characters, the most notable being the roles Ken & Ken, and Camp Mother & Camp Leader.
Jools and Lynda Topp at a screening of Untouchable Girls in September 2009
Jools Topp (left) and Lynda Topp (right) in October 2018, after their investitures as Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to entertainment, by the governor-general, Dame Patsy Reddy
The Topp Twins performing in 1981