- Thompson will portray one of Harry Potter's teachers at Hogwarts School in the third movie of J.K. Rowling's magical books -- In HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN, Thompson takes the role of Sybill Trelawney, the eccentric and dubiously skilled professor of divination. (October 11, 2003)
- Emma Thompson and Greg Wise have denied reports that they have married in secret - the couple, who met when making SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, sparked speculation about their possible nuptials when they began wearing what looked like wedding bands; however, they were quick to counter claims they were married. (January 20, 2003)
- Ranked #91 in Empire (UK) magazine's The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time list. (October 1997)
- Originally slated to play the role of God in Kevin Smith (II)'s DOGMA (1999). She was unable to perform due to her pregnancy.
- She co-wrote, co-produced, and co-directed Cambridge University's first all-female revue WOMAN'S HOUR in 1983.
- She was initially cast as the lead in BASIC INSTINCT (1992), but refused later on.
- Speaking French fluently.
- Turned down the Jodie Foster role in ANNA AND THE KING (1999).
- Phyllida Law, who plays Vera the housekeeper in PETER'S FRIENDS (1992), is her mother.
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role at BAFTA Awards for LOVE ACTUALLY (2004)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries at Screen Actors Guild Awards for ANGELS IN AMERICA (2004)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television at Golden Globe Awards for WIT (2002)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries at Screen Actors Guild Awards for WIT (2002)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie at Emmy Awards for WIT (2001)
- Nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or a Movie at Emmy Awards for WIT (2001)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1996)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1996)
- Nominated for Best Screenplay (Adapted) at BAFTA Awards for SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1996)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role at Screen Actors Guild Awards for SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1996)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for JUNIOR (1995)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (1994)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at Academy Awards for IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER (1994)
- Nominated for Best Actress Leading at BAFTA Awards for THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (1994)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (1994)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture at Golden Globe Awards for IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER (1994)
Quotes- "As far as I can see, from Sharon Stone's love scene in BASIC INSTINCT, they molded her body out of tough Plasticine. She was shagging Michael Douglas like a donkey, and not an inch moved. If that had been me, there would have been things flying around hitting me in the eye." "
- "The very phrase [British film industry] depresses me. I don't think we've got a film industry, and never have had. We've been making bloody awful films."
Awards- Empire Awards: Best British Actress, LOVE ACTUALLY (2004)
- Evening Standard British Film Awards: Best Actress, LOVE ACTUALLY (2004)
- London Critics Circle Film Awards: British Supporting Actress of the Year, LOVE ACTUALLY (2004)
- Humanitas Prize: 90 Minute or Longer Cable Category, WIT (2001)
- Valladolid International Film Festival: Best Actress, WIT (2001)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, Ellen (1998)
- Evening Standard British Film Awards: Best Screenplay, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1997)
- London Critics Circle Film Awards: British Screenwriter of the Year, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1997)
- Venice Film Festival: Pasinetti Award - Best Actress, THE WINTER GUEST (1997)
- Academy Awards: Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1996)
- BAFTA Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1996)
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Best Screenplay, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1996)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1996)
- USC Scripter Award, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1996)
- Writers Guild of America: Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1996)
- Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards: Film - Screenplay, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1996)
- Boston Society of Film Critics Awards: Best Screenplay, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1995)
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards: Best Screenplay, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1995)
- National Board of Review: Best Actress, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1995)
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Screenplay, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1995)
- David di Donatello Awards: Best Foreign Actress, THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (1994)
- Evening Standard British Film Awards: Best Actress, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (1994)
- Academy Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role, HOWARDS END (1993)
- BAFTA Awards: Best Actress, HOWARDS END (1993)
- David di Donatello Awards: Best Foreign Actress, HOWARDS END (1993)
- Evening Standard British Film Awards: Best Actress, HOWARDS END (1993)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama, HOWARDS END (1993)
- National Society of Film Critics Awards: Best Actress, HOWARDS END (1993)
- Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actress, HOWARDS END (1993)
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actress, HOWARDS END (1992)
- National Board of Review: Best Actress, HOWARDS END (1992)
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Actress, HOWARDS END (1992)
- BAFTA Awards: Best Actress, TUTTI FRUTTI (1988)
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