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Oct 1, 2023 · Thompson has a wicked sense of humor. Beyond her acting and activism, Emma Thompson’s quick wit and sense of humor make her a delight both on-screen and in interviews. Her infectious personality and sharp comedic timing add an extra layer of charm to her performances.
Not only that, but it’s also a reminder of why Mirage producer Lindsay Doran asked Thompson to write the screenplay in the first place: Emma Thompson is really, really funny.
- Sense and Sensibility. Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet. 123 votes. An adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, Sense and Sensibility presents Emma Thompson in a stunning display of her acting prowess as she portrays Elinor Dashwood, a sensible elder sister navigating the turbulent seas of love and societal expectations in 19th-century England.
- Nanny McPhee. Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Kelly Macdonald. 104 votes. In the whimsical family film Nanny McPhee, Emma Thompson takes on the delightful role of the titular magical nanny who uses her powers to teach five mischievous siblings important life lessons.
- Saving Mr. Banks. Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Paul Giamatti. 106 votes. Emma Thompson's sublime performance as P.L. Travers, the author of Mary Poppins, is the cornerstone of Saving Mr. Banks, a captivating drama that delves into the behind-the-scenes story of the iconic Disney film adaptation.
- Love Actually. Hugh Grant, Laura Linney, Colin Firth. 107 votes. Featuring an all-star ensemble cast, Love Actually interweaves several narratives that explore the many facets of love and relationships during the holiday season.
Jul 2, 2022 · However, it's her acidic sense of humor that made fans really laugh when she likened childhood barbie dolls to something wildly inappropriate, and whilst many fans had to cover their mouths to stifle their laughter, others could see her point.
- Earned First Oscar
- Endured Highly Publicized Divorce
- Took on Diverse Projects
Over the next few years, Thompson's union with Branagh resulted in several film projects and an immense amount of press coverage. They were described as the modern-day successors to other notable husband-and-wife teams such as Alfred Lunt (1892–1977) and Lynne Fontanne (1887–1983) and even Richard Burton (1925–1984) and Elizabeth Taylor (born 1932)...
When Thompson's marriage began to falter amidst rumors of infidelity on both sides, the press coverage was brutal. Thompson had been slated to take a role in Frankenstein , which Branagh would direct and star in, but the part went to Helena Bonham Carter (born 1966), who played Thompson's sister in Howards End . On the set of Sense and Sensibility ...
A year later Thompson appeared in a Will Farrell comedy, Stranger than Fiction , as the unlikable, tormented novelist whose most popular character turns out to have a real-life counterpart in Farrell's lead. In 2007 she appeared in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , the fifth movie of the series and one that teamed her with another old fri...
Jun 18, 2022 · A brief history of Dame Emma Thompson, from her sketch comedy origins, through dominance of the classic costume drama to her latest release, Late Night.
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Nov 1, 1995 · Featuring the complete award-winning script, Sense and Sensibility: The Screenplay & Diaries also showcases Thompson’s unreserved, often hilarious diaries that capture the unique experience of making this film.
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