Dame Emma Thompson shares about her Oscar’s experience. Here’s what she said

Dame Emma Thompson has expressed that attending the Oscars has caused her to become "seriously ill" and developed an "allergy to that part of the job." Despite having won two Academy Awards, the 63-year-old actor, renowned for her roles in movies, such as Nanny McPhee and Sense And Sensibility, has found the experience to be detrimental to her well-being.

Dame Emma Thompson shared with the Radio Times her account of attending the prestigious awards ceremony, stating that on both occasions she became seriously unwell. The actor explained that the intense pressure and scrutiny associated with the event were overwhelming for her.

She further elaborated that the Oscars experience was astonishing, and it left her feeling drained and in need of seclusion afterward. She expressed a desire to avoid talking about herself and to retreat to a dark, quiet space.


“I quickly developed a sort of allergy to that part of the job,” spoke Dame Thompson during the interview with Radio Times.

Dame Emma Thompson is the recipient of two Academy Awards, having won the Best Actress award in 1992 for her role in Howards End and the Best Adapted Screenplay award in 1995 for her contribution to Sense And Sensibility.


In addition, Dame Emma disclosed that she initially joined the esteemed Cambridge Footlights drama group, during her time at the University of Cambridge, merely for the sake of enjoyment.

Dame Emma Thompson was a member of the Cambridge Footlights drama group during the same period as the popular comedy pair, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie. The three talented performers collaborated in various productions during their time at the University of Cambridge, and went on to achieve great success in their respective careers.

FAQs:

1. Who is Dame Emma Thompson’s husband?
   Greg Wise.
2. Where was Dame Emma Thompson born?
   London.