Jools Topp
Dame Julie Bethridge Topp DNZM (14 May 1958 – 23 May 2026) was a New Zealand entertainer. She was one half of the Topp Twins, a music comedy duo; the other member was her twin sister Lynda Topp. With her sister, she became one of New Zealand's best-known entertainers through live performances, television and film over several decades. They combined country and folk music, comedy, and political activism, and performed as original characters including Ken & Ken and Camp Mother and Camp Leader. The sisters were both appointed Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1958-05-14 · Huntly, New Zealand
- Died
- 2026-05-23
Known for
- The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls (2009) — Herself
- Poi E: The Story of Our Song (2016) — Self
- Anika Moa Unleashed (2018) — Self
- Topp Class: A Topp Twins Tribute Concert (2022) — Self
- The Topp Twins TV Special (1986) — Self
- Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here (2025) — Self
- The Topp Twins (1996) — Self/Various