Emma Thompson

Date of Birth: April 15, 1959

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Emma Thompson is a British actress, screenwriter, activist, author, and comedian. She was born on April 15, 1959, in Paddington, London, England. Thompson is one of Britain’s most acclaimed actresses, known for her versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. She comes from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry; her father, Eric Thompson, was a renowned actor and writer, and her mother, Phyllida Law, is an accomplished actress. Thompson attended Newnham College, University of Cambridge, where she was part of the Footlights, a renowned theatrical group. Her acting career took off in the early 1980s with appearances in British television series such as “Tutti Frutti” and “Fortunes of War,” for which she received BAFTA awards. She gained international fame with her role in the film “Howard’s End” (1992), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress. Thompson continued to earn critical acclaim with films like “The Remains of the Day” (1993), “Sense and Sensibility” (1995)—which she also wrote, winning an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay—and the “Harry Potter” series, where she portrayed Professor Sybill Trelawney. In addition to her film career, Thompson is known for her activism, particularly in environmental and humanitarian causes. She has also authored several children’s books, including “The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit.”

5 Interesting Facts about Emma Thompson

1. Emma Thompson is one of the few people to have won Academy Awards for both acting and screenwriting.

2. She wrote the screenplay for the 1995 film “Sense and Sensibility” while also starring in it, earning her an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

3. Thompson was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2018 for her services to drama.

4. She has been an outspoken advocate for environmental causes, including being arrested during climate change protests.

5. Thompson has a unique distinction of being part of two film franchises—”Harry Potter” and “Nanny McPhee,” the latter of which she also wrote.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Emma Thompson

1. “I’ve realized that I don’t need to be perfect. All I need to do is show up and enjoy the messy, imperfect and beautiful journey of my life.”

2. “Your sense of humor is the most attractive thing there is.”

3. “It’s not about what happens to you, but how you react to it.”

4. “I think books and movies are completely different art forms and can never be the same.”

5. “We all stand on the shoulders of our parents and grandparents and we can never repay the debt, but we can honor them by living a life of integrity and kindness.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

As of the latest estimates, Emma Thompson’s highest net worth achieved is approximately $50 million.

Children

Emma Thompson has two children with her husband, actor Greg Wise. Their daughter, Gaia Romilly Wise, was born in 1999. They also informally adopted a Rwandan refugee named Tindyebwa Agaba, who was born in 1987.