Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson Joins Netflix’s Matilda Movie Musical as Miss Trunchbull

Another perfect Netflix casting: Emma Thompson will play the wicked Miss Trunchbull in its Matilda movie musical, which also stars Bond actress Lashana Lynch.

January 15, 2021

"Last Christmas" Has the Late George Michael's Blessing

Emma Thompson reveals the late pop star felt like a guardian angel watching over the movie set...even if his song isn't her favorite!

November 8, 2019

Why Last Christmas Feels Like the Most Fitting Tribute to George Michael

Three years after George Michael's untimely passing, Last Christmas arrives as a love letter to the late great.

November 8, 2019

Emma Thompson's Recorder Performance Will Give You Elementary School Flashbacks

Emma Thompson's Tonight Show visit was music to our ears. The star joined host Jimmy Fallon and played popular songs during "Random Instrument Challenge."

October 29, 2019

Emilia Clarke Proves She's Ditched Game of Thrones' Daenerys For Good In Last Christmas Trailer

The charming holiday flick, written by Emma Thompson, lands in theaters November 8.

August 14, 2019

Toy Story 4, Dark Phoenix & More Movies Are Coming This Month: Which June Film Are You Ready to See?

From Toy Story 4 to Dark Phoenix: all the movies coming to theaters in June

June 3, 2019

Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson Are Late Night Gold in New Trailer

The actresses take their comedic chops to the world of late-night TV.

March 7, 2019

Emma Thompson Tries to Steal a Kiss From Prince William

"I can't kiss you, can I?" the Love Actually star asked the Duke of Cambridge

November 7, 2018

Emma Thompson Drops Truth Bombs on Relationships, Romance and Aging

The Oscar winner shares a few things she's learned about life.

September 13, 2018

This "Unprompted" Beauty and the Beast Moment Gives the Entire Cast "Goose Bumps"

"It was so beautiful," director Bill Condon says

May 15, 2017

Emma Thompson Threatened to Quit a Movie After Her Co-Star Was Told to Lose Weight

The Oscar winner is a hero to women everywhere

March 29, 2017

Beauty and the Beast Review Roundup: Does the Live-Action Movie Improve Upon Disney's Animated Original?

Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Dan Stevens and Emma Watson star in Bill Condon's musical adaptation

March 17, 2017

Emma Thompson Not Taking Part in Love Actually Reunion Due to Alan Rickman's Death: "It's Too Soon"

"It's absolutely right because it's supposed to be for Comic Relief but there isn't much comic relief in the loss of our dear friend really only just over a year ago," the actress said

February 24, 2017

The Final Beauty and the Beast Trailer Is Here! Watch Disney's Big Surprise During The Bachelor

Emma Watson and Dan Stevens star in Disney's live-action musical

January 31, 2017

Beauty and the Beast Character Posters Get the Hogwarts Treatment

See Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans and other stars come to life

January 26, 2017

Emma Thompson Drops 2 Sizes in 6 Weeks With Help From Kate Middleton's Trainer

Love Actually actress pens the forward of fitness guru's new book

January 4, 2017

Beauty and the Beast Trailer: Watch Emma Watson and Dan Stevens Bring the Disney Classic to Life

Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans star as Belle, Beast and Gaston in Disney's live-action musical, in theaters March 17, 2017

November 14, 2016

Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Magical "Beauty and the Beast" Filming

The "Free State of Jones" actress reveals her excitement at working with Emma Watson, Ian McKellen and more on the set of the live-action reboot.

June 8, 2016

Beauty and the Beast Trailer Premiere: Get Your First Look at Emma Watson as Belle in Disney's Live-Action Musical

Bill Condon is directing the musical, set for release 26 years after the animated classic enchanted audiences

May 23, 2016

Queen Elizabeth II on Stage & Screen: All the Stars Who've Portrayed the Royal, From Helen Mirren to...Fred Armisen!

Britain's reigning monarch, celebrating her 90th birthday this week, has also been played onstage and on The Simpsons

April 20, 2016

Stars Playing Queen Elizabeth II