Emma Thompson: On Acting

Acting is "more like a magician's trick than anything else" reflects Emma Thompson as she delves into how she became an actress "by accident", the importance of tricking one's own psyche and warns against a desire "to be a star".
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[@nefariousbecks]

Love Emma. I wish more young girls knew who she is, she would be a great role model to all of them as she is to me.

[@n.t.6609]

Absolutely !!!

[@aaliyahmohammed9104]

I'm 16 and she is my absolute favorite actress she is so inspirational I just love her work and personality ❤️❤️

[@bruceagogox]

As an actor, I spent so much time dealing with people going on and on about how I look so knowing that one of my favorite actresses thinks its garbage as well is really helpful and inspiring. Man, I love her!

[@ankurdbms]

@BLAIR M Schirmer You missed her point there if only you know who you are........ then no one can own you , she might have made every other mistake which you kindly pointed out..but she didn't make that one!

[@ladispute8810]

@BLAIR M Schirmer She‘s indeed very beautiful but remember that she‘s done roles in which she‘s terribly ugly like Professor Trelawney in Harry Potter and Nanny McPhee.

[@relaxedswede]

My respect for her just grew like tenfold. More people should listen to what she is actually saying.

[@jalightbourne]

Her advice was GOLDEN!!!!

[@alexaw.4905]

I agree!!

[@tiffsaver]

This woman is a perfect example of why British actors are so damned good... they'll do anything, without reservation or fear. And do it well.

[@moniqueweasley5727]

American actors are better than British actors generally, more believable and truthful, just because they had great teachers such Strasberg, Meisner, Adler, Hagen that founded great schools. She's still amazing, don't get me wrong.

[@tiffsaver]

@@moniqueweasley5727 I'm an American actor. I wouldn't say that we're necessarily BETTER than our British cousins, only DIFFERENT. For example, we could never produce a Sir Lawrence Olivier, but they could never produce a Marlon Brandon, you see?

[@SagaUhre]

I can't describe how much I admire and adore this woman, not only is she an excellent actress but she seems to be an amazing person as well. Great rolemodel really!

[@gpeddino]

Emma rocks. I'm almost thirty and I would like to be an actor. This interview made me want to go for it.

[@fit2model212]

Guilherme Eddino Go for it!

[@redouaneredouane1561]

Smhili bzaf lbarh knt m3sb

[@gpeddino]

Well, I'm actually a musician and I've been in a tough moment lately (specially given the Brazilian political/economical crisis). So I have no money for classes. But I've been looking for auditions for small parts and other related work. No luck up to now, but I'm persistent.

[@Novaxtheartiste]

Hows it going now?

[@hiswayservicesblog9288]

Me too!

[@samwallaceart288]

She's my favorite actor, if I were to be honest. It only just occurred to me that I actually have no idea what she's like in real life to talk to, but based on this interview, she seems extremely intelligent and grounded.

[@ChelseInWonderland]

This helped me more than Emma Thompson will ever realize... I have been wanting to be an actress and I get discouraged all of the time but this was just lovely advice. I admire her down to earth character. :)

[@samwallaceart288]

Yeah, and it strikes me listening to other BAFTA videos how oft-repeated the message of "do what you love and do it well, and eventually, that will get recognized regardless of zeitgeist" I begrudged the Oscars for being artificial and shallow, but now I don't care about the Film Academy because I realized that BAFTA has been doing it *right* all along...

[@dtw4437]

BAFTA Guru Yes BAFTA is amazing.

[@asiam.5671]

Emma Thomson has always been one of my favourite actresses, ever since The Remains of the Day in the early 90s. But I've only recently started to listen to her outside of films, for her accent, funnily enough, which I've always loved. It didn't take me long to realize what an amazing human being she is. Chapeau bas!

[@duckypam]

Sublime - The end of the interview is particularly powerful.

[@LeapingFrogg]

I've always had tremendous respect for Emma Thompson not only for her brilliant acting skills but also as a person. Watching this video catapulted my respect for her. The advice about actresses challenging the reason why they should be skinny and model-like was pure gold! Hollywood and the film industry in general needs to hire more actors and less models (most of whom can't act). The pressure to "look good" drives too many actors (men & women included) to focus on plastic surgery, unhealthy diets and obsessive exercise regimens rather than develop their craft. Go Emma!

[@alesandrodato7197]

I have no words anymore. Emma Thompson is one of the greatest Woman and Actress of our time!

[@alanaveira9723]

She is amazing I really love what she said about women and appearance that we shouldn't be defined by what we look like that your brain is what's most important.

[@monikavec]

Emma Thompson is a treasure.

[@3x02mb]

She is "right on"!!!! ABSOLUTELY TRUE what she said.

[@brunamotta2118]

I thought I couldn't admire her more than what I did, but I was mistaken! She is so earnest,talented, the way she talks... I'm wordless with this woman! Thank you so much your fantastic piece of advice! No one could've done better! You totally rock Emma!!

[@VengieanceSake5]

Emma Thompson really cheers me up. her words in this video will reside deep within me as source for more energy when i'm feeling lethargy from day-to-day obstacles.

[@nooney818]

Please speak everywhere Emma! Especially about the expectation of girls/women and their weight.

[@90sams]

Wise words!

[@Nova3Xxx]

She is brilliant, she is probably my favorite actress. She is really smart, wise and lovely.

[@dtw4437]

Leslie I know. I adore her.

[@CeciliaRandallPresents]

One of my favorite actresses ever! Love her genuine spirit and humor!!

[@nikoledavis1613]

All these videos move this aspiring actor to tears.

[@affy7ann]

I love her advice! Much respect for this woman.

[@kezziekz]

Thank you for being here, Emma

[@mikaylaferguson6997]

I love how her advice was so down to earth and real. It wasn’t exactly what one would want to hear like “ oh acting is so easy”, but it was more of advice that is usable and helpful for aspiring actors and actresses.

[@RoundRobinQc]

When people talk about the role of Women in films, I think they mostly think about the kinds of roles that are being offered to women... I think the role of Women in films is precisely what dear Emma was talking about. Be yourself, go out and play against character, do foolish things if only for the learning experience. Hell, that's how the Men do it.... The limits you impose on yourself are the only thing that keep you from achieving your goals. Just think of the immortal Dame Judy Dench, Meryl Streep, and countless others who devoted their lives in telling stories through the medium of film. Do you believe even for a second that they ever worried about how they would look on screen? Even in their ugliest characterizations , I still marvel at their beauty! Simply because, they let themselves be the vessel through which the truest form of Humanity is allowed to shine... the story is all that matters. The actor is merely there to take us away from our daily ill-begotten misconceptions of how we perceive our universe in all its quirkiness and awkwardness. Thank you dearest Emma, you ROCK! :)

[@JayDivfame]

That's sounds advice to adhere to!! She's so awesome!!!

[@ASRoosFilms]

I love her!

[@complextrocassette-carotta9889]

Emma Thompson = da real shizzle

[@RHlover11]

You are awesome. Best person.

[@falloutgirl902]

She seems like a really good Mum and fun Aunty.

[@hiswayservicesblog9288]

Loved Emma Thompson in Sense and Sensibility!!!! She was amazing!!

[@zenithquasar9623]

She is amazing, talented, funny and so smart!

[@ispiseco]

She is a fabulous human being and such an extremely talented artist!

[@supriya55]

GOLD!

[@ranikster9955]

Aww she's amazing. Easy for her to say. She looks great already 😊

[@chrismhp]

Fantastic advice, particularly at the end.

[@cristinaaguilan7397]

Aside from Meryl and Susan, I admire Emma Thompson, she's so brilliant and authentic!

[@cmagnusnorthfleet981]

For anyone who wants to learn acting the right way study Emma Thompson. She is brilliant. Love everything about this woman and I mean everything.

[@unmeshuttaraanandkumar9924]

She's SO SO SO SO GOOD! ^_^ _

[@gracewestbrook9444]

She is so great!

[@MattFawcett5432]

I love her thoughts on the actor's type! Quite wonderful!

[@DarthMorl]

AAAAAAND....from 03:12 on I have such a deep respect for her!

[@GODZINACOMA101]

Loving these videos, a lot of great advice and it's so wonderful to know the things I've learned on my own journey are the same things that legends like Emma Thompson have too.

[@CR-ce5lf]

That really touched me

[@ajs5075]

I have been watching this video from time to time .. The pearls of wisdom ...Its always so crucial to find the right words at moments when you have self doubts... Thanks Emma 👌

[@Indepthtravel]

Amazing advice

[@tracygeorge4333]

Love it! Love it! Great information...Thank you

[@pattNY]

She's so cool!

[@sairamnagarajan]

Love the end!

[@Vera-kh8zj]

great interview, great video, great Emma! And great necklace

[@gadiskuma]

she is sooooo amazingggg

[@rafaelmartinez6922]

My God that was amazing. WOOOO. Preach it Emma!

[@donnacornell61]

I’m not an actor or even aspiring to be.......I just admire Emma as a person and I love her work

[@AmandaJuliette]

Emma, you're amazing!

[@loveroosi7292]

Amazing advice 💕💕💕

[@embee3178]

phenomenal things she says

[@testosteronic]

I fucking love Emma Thompson

[@martel8106]

The best advice ever🦋❣️

[@ap3008]

Damn, that's the best advice I've ever heard in a while. I'm not an actor, but I can relate to some of the things she's saying.

[@daniellealonzo4062]

Amazing.

[@thuaners]

love it!

[@Abdullah_rahil86]

Very good advice

[@katerinapavlou1586]

YES!! I love the part about weight!! I can relate.

[@jlizamavera]

Well said Emma. Love. 🥰

[@Parrambusties]

Emma es maravillosa. She's wonderful!

[@carolineparks2966]

What a wonderful talent, professional, and.human being

[@greatday124]

What can you say? Raw advice. What I needed but didn't even know it.

[@Victoria_2005]

Well said, Ms Thompson! :)

[@wendybird7059]

The distinction between model and actor. Oof. I needed to hear that today.

[@paulsolon6229]

Helpful Grazie

[@savedfaves]

Gentlewoman.

[@samwallaceart288]

a Lady, so to speak.

[@Glanzfellchen]

Thank you, Emma. Thank you, team.

[@inspiredwhistlenote5742]

3:39 Awesome!

[@IreneHarlech]

Love her

[@hiswayservicesblog9288]

My 27th birthday is today. And am possibly getting into acting now!

[@L.M1792]

Good advice.

[@gmc2652]

great actor

[@esmeraldaal-rebai3333]

I love her :)

[@nicklower4260]

clever lady !!! shes great too

[@mckavitt13]

How COULD Branagh choose Bonham Carter over this magnificent & magnificently beautiful woman, actress? How can she forgive (if not forget) either of them? She’s fabulous. They aren’t indispensable, she is. Wishing her a long life, like her mum’s, wonderful actress Phyllida Law.

[@Belfastboi]

Meryl did mate. The English actors, well I think they are two stunning women inside and out.

[@federicovilaro8308]

Como puedo traducir estas entrevistas ?

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

She can play a queen ...easily

[@shookone568]

Emma reminds me of my high school maths teacher. Just thought I would share that.

[@tanjaava5224]

Thanks ms Thompson for showing your concern for young women who are too early sent to the world without guidance. Parenthood and the idea of "it takes a village to raise a child" is somehow lost, and thats why celebrities should as well see their responsibilities as role models and what side they are letting the public life to embrace in them.

[@bethanyortiz9378]

So glad she told girls not to worry on how they look thank u

[@lukeskywalker6809]

She’s absolutely right. We want actors, not models.

[@louisebenton9197]

superb woman person.

[@huolalupin6008]

Interesting. I hadn't realised she was an actress. I thought she was a personality like Miriam Margolyes who appears on chat shows.

[@ynahp573]

i love how she goes natural and isnt obsessed with plastic surgry esp botox!

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

I see a very strong woman, in Emma

[@RealActorsLab]

Yes, the trick is to let it go!

[@FlorenciaMur9]

Carrie Hope Fletcher's video brought me here

[@viveliott5593]

Woman! Whoop!

[@kwixotic]

Certainly one of her most poignant and probably challenging roles: Can't recall the film title but in it, she plays a terminally ill ovarian cancer patient.

[@SparingPolymath]

Wit? She was brilliant in that.

[@jbailey514]

+kwixotic It's called The C Word.. it was an HBO movie. And you're right, it was totally spectacular and a riveting performance.

[@mowdel88]

WIT.

[@smitak5579]

Challenge Yourself

[@christiansfortruth5953]

I AM ASKING KZbin TO TAKE THOSE DAMN SUBTITTLES OFF. PEOPLE ARE SICK OF IT.

[@joannaczyz4706]

:)