EMMA Thompson’s career kicked off in 1982 and she has gone on to become one of Britain’s most treasured actresses.
She is now supporting her husband Greg Wise as he takes part in Strictly 2021.
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How old is Emma Thompson?
Born on April 15, 1959, Emma Thompson is a 62-year-old British actress and screenwriter.
She got a taste for acting when she attended Cambridge university in the early 80s and joined the famous Footlights Troupe.
Emma got her big break when she appeared in comedy sketch show Alfresco in 1983 alongside Robbie Coltrane, Ben Elton, Stephen Fry, and Hugh Laurie.
The actress has received a number of awards during her career including two Oscars and two BAFTAs.
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When did Emma marry Greg Wise?
The actress is married to fellow actor Greg Wise and the pair live together in West Hampstead, London.
They wed in 2003 in Dunoon and in the same year informally adopted a Rwandan orphan and former child soldier named Tindyebwa Agaba.
The couple also share a daughter, Gaia Wise, who was born in 1999.
Who is Emma’s ex-husband?
Emma’s first husband was actor and director Kenneth Branagh.
They married in 1989 but announced their split in 1995.
A statement at the time blamed their work schedules, but it was later revealed Kenneth had fallen in love with Helena Bonham Carter.
What is Emma’s net worth?
Emma is one of the most in demand actresses in the world and has a bank balance to prove it
She has a net worth of around £46M.
This has been amassed from her movie and TV roles, where she command millions per role.
What are Emma Thompson’s biggest movies?
Emma has enjoyed an acting career spanning more than 30 years and has been part of an array of iconic silver screen films, as well as TV.
Some of Emma’s most recognisable films include:
- Sense and Sensibility – 1995
- Maybe Baby
- Love Actually
- Nanny McPhee
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- The Boat That Rocked
- Men in Black 3
- Brave
- The Love Punch
- Beauty and the Beast
When did Emma become a Dame?
Emma Thompson was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her services to Drama in November 2018.
An official statement from Kensington Palace read the following message on Twitter: “Congratulations to Dame Emma Thompson! Today at Buckingham Palace, the actor received her Damehood from The Duke for services to Drama.”
