Emma Thompson Biography

- Is born under the astrological star sign of Aries.

- Attended the same girls school as Jodhi May, Camden School for Girls in London.

- Shares a birthday with her Harry Potter co-star, Emma Watson.

- In 2001, was ranked 5th in the Orange Film Survey of greatest British film actresses.

- Is ranked no. 91 in Empire Magazine’s “Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time”.

- Speaks fluent French and Spanish.

- Is good friends with Meryl Streep.

- Was considered for the lead role of Emma Peel in the movie of The Avengers.

- When her daughter Gaia was born, she jokingly called her “jane.com”.

- Lives across the street from her mother, and down the road from her sister.

- Has a song dedicated to her and named after her on the famous French singer Georges Moustaki’s album, “Moustaki”, released in 2003.

- Took the role of Professor Trelawney in the Harry Potter movies in order to please her daughter, Gaia.