Emma Thompson on George Michael Blessing Last Christmas Before He Died

Emma Thompson talks about filming Cruella in tight corsets and three-foot-tall wigs, getting the personal sign-off from George Michael to write and produce Last Christmas with his music and nearly ruining her husband's The Great Celebrity Bake Off win.
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[@rajaijaz007]

She is the queen of queens.

[@saeedurrahman2056]

She is 60

[@lowesonia8551]

We have quite a few Actress monuments. Starting with Maggie Smith.Helen Mirren. Judi Dench. Julie Andrews, Emma.-- Helena Bonham Carter. My favourite of all time Vivian Leigh.

[@joycegibbs5267]

She's a loud mouth hypocrite. Supports a political party that hates private schools, but sends her daughter to one and then flies, (first class I believe), from America to London, (where climate change protests bring London to a stand still and costs us tax payers millions to manage, (and clear up their rubbish), flies out again, while these very people tells everyone they shouldn't fly or litter ! Typical of that party, do as I say, not what I do. She's a phoney, like 99.9% of so-called "celebs".

[@pamm5287]

Definitely. ❤

[@pamm5287]

@@saeedurrahman2056 What Does Her Age Have To Do With It? 🤔

[@clind6682]

It’s so nice hearing her express such kind thoughts about George Michael. He always seemed kind, honest with a great sense of humor especially when discussing himself but it sadly took his death to learn he was even more genuine than many imagined. I’m still sad thinking of all the music he’d be creating that we’ll never enjoy but I still appreciate every song he left us. His voice is one of the most beautiful of all the artists in my generation.

[@Clementine.l]

I'm obsessed with her pronunciation. So elegant. And I love George Michael.

[@jjn6914]

Love her! And George Michael is my ultimate favorite male singer-songwriter. To me he was like the pop version of Chopin. His discography is profound and incredible!

[@nikastanic3052]

He was so amazing, taken from us way too early. ✨🙏🏻

[@camogrrl]

It’s so nice that you guys think what he did was profound

[@KrisenNaidoo]

What a great way to put his contribution to music. Thank you

[@ricardoe4215]

@@camogrrl he was more talented than you could ever imagine

[@camogrrl]

@@ricardoe4215 well faith did come out when I was 13 so yes it deeply impacted the moisture levels at my all girls school. How he turned on so many women while pining for men is more talent than I can imagine

[@sparkle4051]

The movie is fantastic and the music is phenomenal. RIP George.

[@dominiquesilva2070]

Still sad he is gone and Christmas is around the corner... RIP George Michael

[@narvul]

We share the same birth date so every year I think of him at least once.

[@mikeyk212]

George Michael will be around for many years to come. Forever really. The sign of real talent.

[@AfricancoolChic]

I love "Heal the pain" such a beautiful song.

[@teresasmith3468]

Happy to see they made his song. Sad day for everyone George Michael fan and wham. Into a movie people would love. Hope he smiling down from heaven when it's out.

[@kimberly38amsterdam]

Yes I wish George could have seen it. Iam gonna see the movie just because I am a George Michael fan. Its so ironic hey died on Christmas day. He never got enough credit I think so nice of Emma to talk about him.

[@sleepingrosess]

The way I'm grinning like an idiot in the middle of the school library, this woman never fails to make me happy, not even on my worst day, god I love her! I've been dying to see new Emma interviews! She is a beautiful and hilarious woman with a heart made out of gold! This comment came out quite sappy but there aren't really any words in the English dictionary to express my love for Emma so let's just leave it here, she is my hero and source of inspiration

[@annib9307]

Yes! 😀...Just as adorable as her dear Mother Phyllida Law!!💓💓

[@annib9307]

Lalo Lujan 😂😂😂Yes true, I’m British! Her mother is also an actress, & writer!

[@sleepingrosess]

@@annib9307 Yeah they are an amazing mother-daughter duo, so much alike!

[@staticcentrehalf7166]

I can only agree with you, sleepingroses; I'm trying to plot a way in which Emma Thompson could come to my office every day, sit at my desk and just tell me things for the rest of my working life.

[@sleepingrosess]

@@staticcentrehalf7166 oh god yes please! I dream about going for drinks with her and spending the night just talking about everything in life, she is such a witty, intellectual person with fascinating thoughts!

[@rufarojunior]

Emma Thompson is my hero and she’s brilliant in everything and I cannot wait for last Christmas ☺️

[@VoxUrania]

“Everyone’s so traumatized, they just make biscuits constantly.” The Great Brexit Bake-off.

[@janpalmer495]

brixit lol and yes bojo often does

[@alking7655]

Emma's words and your reply put me in tears of laughter. Emma is a Queen, or for a realistic approach, should be the new British PM. She'd actually give some sense and humour to their political climate. As Albus said in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (for which she played a brilliant Trelawney) "I honestly believe those most suited to power are those who have never sought it." If that be true, comedians/comediennes are the perfect fit, or at least, those who know how to use common sense, which Emma certainly does.

[@mikkiduf]

Libtard alert!

[@azurenojito2251]

I wonder how Brits managed to stay alive during the last 9 months then.

[@SuperDesignChick]

I’m still devastated by Georges death and I still cry a lot about it. I can’t seem to get over it. I don’t know what to do. Three years without George this Christmas and the world feels like such a dark place.

[@kimberly38amsterdam]

I feel your pain but I think that maybe your hurt and grief is not about George Michael and a projection of something else. Maybe it is wise to get some professional help?

[@SuperDesignChick]

AnoniemAmsterdam lol. Well, there is no doubt I could use some professional help. But, in this case, it seems to really be about George. I miss him like he was my best friend or something. I’ve never been to a concert so full of amazing sound and vocals as I did when I saw him. And that’s saying a lot because I’ve seen seen Sarah Brightman and Nana Mouskouri, among others. I am a huge fan of his sound and vocals but there was something else about him that took me in and I’m not sure what. I’ve been a fan of many musicians who have, sadly, passed away but losing George has really affected me. If you ever watch his videos on KZbin, you will see in the comments that there are many, like myself, who are missing him terribly. I’m certainly not alone and I’m not ashamed to be so saddened by the passing of such a lovely person. Much love to you.

[@foddyfoddy]

@@kimberly38amsterdam I'm a guy who also still sheds a tear from time to time over the loss of George Michael, not only because of the extraordinary talent taken from us too early, but also when I read or hear about his selflessness and anonymous charitable gifts, and what a truly lovely guy he was. And I don't think I need professional (or indeed amateur) help.

[@ukqwerty999]

@@foddyfoddy Same for me mate, will always Love the work he left us, but don't think the sadness will ever go. I think it is because he was the best of us

[@JohnBlaylock01]

Emma is so insane! I love seeing her and hearing her especially when she is just being herself. Her wit and timing always make me laugh and I find her to be an incredible human being. Can't wait to see both of these films.

[@00kidney]

She's so fantastic!

[@saeedurrahman2056]

Emma Thompson is 60

[@TinaTr84]

If you look up 'fabulous' in the Oxford English Dictionary, you'll just see a picture of Dame Emma Thompson.

[@alexanderson1193]

no, in the Cambridge dictionary as thats where she studied

[@TinaTr84]

@@alexanderson1193 Haha, well said.

[@antotheja251]

Emma is the hero! This is what aging looks like Hollywood. It is beautiful- you should try it.

[@andree824]

Well said : )

[@NicoleTunis]

so nice to see an older actress be able to move her face when she talks! I adore this woman!

[@agresticumbra]

I pretty much knew what Emma would look like when I saw her mother in “Much Ado About Nothing”. Have you seen it?

[@hansiesma16]

Oh Emma's indulged in a face lift or two, she's just been sensible about Botox and never wears too much make up - and is so magnificent you wouldn't notice. Emma looks in better nick now than she did 20 years ago.

[@passing4human598]

Utter bullshit. A few years back she, Kate Winslet and others formed this: www.vogue.co.uk/article/kate-winslet-on-cosmetic-surgery. She's openly, vocally, actively against plastic surgery.

[@amfanakaguccirushgirl9686]

Emma Thompson is the BEST !! She was absolutely perfect in the movie !!!

[@mousse4444]

There must be something magic about England that produces such amazing actresses as Emma, Helen, Judi, Maggie etc.

[@midalco]

Bill Robaire yep. They live and breathe theatre acting. Unlike Hollywood, you just need to be of a Jewish blood and you can automatically get a role in any movie/tv show produced by another ...... well, this one I saw it from a documentary many years ago. It was about Bollywood filmmakers trying to get a break into Hollywood.

[@jcortese3300]

It's down to casting women in movies after they hit 40.

[@alisdairmckenzie]

@@jcortese3300 too right. We have fantastic roles for older actresses

[@himamamo]

Bill Robaire indeed 👌🏾

[@yongainan8457]

Bill Robaire Julie Christie, Sarah Miles, Susannah York, Charlotte Rampling, Diana Rigg...

[@wishingonthemoon1]

I adored her film Last Christmas, and she was amazing (as always) in Cruella.

[@edwardpena3575]

Love Last Christmas the movie & song ❤ George Michael is my King of Pop 👑 Saw him in concert on his 25 Live Tour in Houston 😊 The Best

[@Chichistar]

When I grow up I wanna be like Emma Thomson. 💜💕💜

[@naomiotten1605]

Omg her hair looks so cool!!! 😍She's so classy i love her! 💖

[@MusiqJunkie9481]

I love this woman so much! She must be protected at all costs.

[@marialewis6432]

Such a phenomenal talent for decades in so many ways: writing, acting, comedy, drama, and such a genuine and humble human.

[@mer0106]

Love her personality, so cool and funny.

[@1toshi32]

Emma Thompson has to be my very favourite all time female actress. She can do it all but she is also a really fabulous human being. I just love her to pieces. Also George Michael was also such a beautiful man and I was so shocked and mortally sad when I heard about his passing. Music and the world has lost a true gifted beautiful man.

[@TheDriftdog]

Emma : you’ll have forgotten about it by the time the film comes out Me : hell no! I’ll be looking out for that wig!!

[@qmcguire]

I can't get enough of Jimmy's genuine shock and laughter at 5:50! 😂😂😂 Emma brings a new chemistry with Jimmy and I love it!

[@judioregan4210]

Elizabeth II: "But I am the Queen of England." Emma Thompson: "Hold my tea."

[@quentinlynch]

"Heal the Pain" is my favourite George Michael song, too. Can't wait to watch the movie!

[@aritrabha]

She is one dangerous woman of comedy 😂 😂 😂

[@lizax5280]

Last Christmas is my generation's Christmas song and George is the love of my life. Thank you so much for giving a new life to this incredible song

[@MattB0610]

Liza x saw the movie last night, and you won’t be disappointed It’s lovely

[@lizax5280]

@@MattB0610 I am sure about it

[@lindaf4836]

I LOVE George Michael and his songs, and I did love the ditty LAST XMAS. But recently I started thinking, what does that mean 'I gave you my heart, but the very next day, you gave it away'? HOW can you give someone else's heart away? Lol! I guess nobody is perfect writing lyrics. It is hard to do both words and music and MOST artists don't attempt it, so hurray on him!

[@lizax5280]

@@lindaf4836 is it so hard to understand?

[@crazysingingchick]

Linda F it’s more symbolic than literal. I mean, giving your heart literally to someone is pretty gross and not recommended. 😆😜

[@iwillsinganewsong]

Major crush on Greg Wise ever since playing Willoughby in Sense and Sensibility *swoon*

[@jules11yates]

MLea Blev Emma’s thinking: Me too! 😉 And me. Loved both of them!

[@sandyg.3454]

Yes, he’s very handsome! I fell in love with Colonel Brandon, the great Alan Rickman! I’m so sad that he passed away.

[@jordanhuegel6928]

He’s so fine. He’s great in The Crown!

[@natejacki]

So did Emma!!!😁😁😁

[@iwillsinganewsong]

natejacki YES!!!

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

She's quite talented. Can't wait to see Cruella. Crazy hair.

[@jazzguitar3441]

She just sent me into tears in less than a minute 😂 what a comedy queen!

[@JessCode]

Whenever I’m feeling blue I just binge watch Emma Thompson’s interviews. Not once has she failed in making me happy! I aspire to be a bit like her one day. She’s precious! ✨💕

[@robertacquarulo1850]

Loved the movie and George Michael is my all time vocalist.

[@Salieri21]

I'm a HUGE FAN of George Michael and Emma Thompson. Can't believe she of all people is doing this for GM's legacy. I'll be first in line.

[@crazysingingchick]

Love your name!! 😁

[@mindya1799]

Would love to have her, Helen Mirren and Julie Andrews in the same interview.

[@wandaloskot]

Would love to have all three of them plus Maggie Smith and Judi Dench for dinner.

[@mindya1799]

@@wandaloskot Let's hear it for the Bawdy, British Broads

[@rachelkristine4669]

I would love to have all 3 ladies in on the same film. Perhaps the upcoming reboot of 9to 5, with Lily, Jane & Dolly! 😘🤣🤣

[@emmk7744]

Add in Julie Walters & Miriam Margolyes and it’ll be epic!

[@thisisme2476]

Add in Tracy Ullman...

[@robertjosephfletcher]

I love Emma so. She is absolutely hysterical. An exceedingly talented actor and a gorgeous person all around.

[@katnisseverdeendistrict1264]

She is so beautiful and so kind... 😖

[@sya__nai]

She's an absolute delight! Love her so much.

[@markleon411]

How wonderful. I know I will be crying through the entire film.

[@bonniesimpson1636]

Could I love this woman any more? I've seen a million interviews and she's always hilarious.

[@freelovedragon1417]

Bucket List item #5: Be at a dinner party or pub crawl with Emma Thompson. 🥰

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

The way Emma talked about the movie makes me even more excited to see this.

[@noreenryan2590]

Can't wait to see it ❤😪

[@kevinparker461]

@@noreenryan2590 Everyone i know who have seen it said its dreadful, shame, i heard Thompson has a rant about brexit at the start of the film, disgraceful.

[@noreenryan2590]

@@kevinparker461 that's a pity

[@kevinparker461]

@@noreenryan2590 I agree. & knowing what a perfectionist George was i doubt if he would of even been pleased with the film.I dare say i could base a film around someone else's incredible talent that's used to mask a very poor story line. Just shows how low people will go to earn a living when they really have little talent. If you took all the people away who went to see the film because of the music the film would of been a real flop. Its deceitful, Most of the film critics have got it spot on.

[@bitterbold]

Here I go again crying, after hearing someone talking about how wonderful, lovely and sweet George Michael was. Gone too soon, never forgotten. RIP my dearest George.

[@britdins]

Heal the Pain is such a fantastic pain! I discovered it by watching Last Christmas! Such a great movie too.

[@Littlebit31]

My 7 year old niece has loved last Christmas as her favorite Christmas song since she was maybe 3. The year he passed away she was singing the song over and over and it just added to the sadness of his passing.

[@debradonato7363]

I LOVE Her Comedy Drama She can do it ALL ♥️🌟💙🇬🇧🇬🇧👑👑

[@havenbeckett1335]

I could listen to Emma all day.

[@KurtisLeeLewis]

I can't wait for this. George was such an amazing human. Can't wait to hear his songs in this movie. I know it'll be amazing if Emma is attached to it. She's an amazing actress. #LastChristmas

[@Bahaa_Noseir]

GEORGE MICHAEL is just a miracle , , ,

[@haw3455]

Emma is so funny, I love her

[@twixotic04]

She is actually the funniest woman on earth, I aspire to attain her level of awesomeoness

[@erosado72]

I will never forget her scene in Men In Black....

[@kucingcantik6529]

She's so gorgeous and so funny! I wish her and her family always healthy and success. Love from Indonesia!

[@monaangeloutdoors514]

I love her she is so awesome !!!

[@marjanp4784]

Wow she is looking gorgeous in that coat...i love her coat...😍❤️

[@elissalombard7021]

*There's a movie based on the WHAM song 'Last Christmas'.* Me: eh *Written and produced by Emma Thompson* Me: Take my money

[@melo39987]

Elissa Lombard hahaha 🙋‍♀️

[@helensanderson5586]

Absolutely

[@almalada5312]

Mi dinero también!

[@moramento22]

I was like that when I saw the poster. I saw the title and thought "Oh obviously it's based on the song" and then saw that it has Wham! songs and thought "ugh, kill me now" but then saw that Emma wrote it and went "Oh! Now that's interesting!"

[@lailafallon573]

Oi Wham is brilliant 😂♥️

[@sherrysofka1413]

That's one of my favorite Christmas songs, always loved it. Glad they're doing it, with his songs, yay 😊

[@timtobias6541]

Emma is hilarious!! " I just threw my daughter to the wall!" LMAO!! She could talk about ear wax & make it sound so proper. Love, love, love her!😂😂😂

[@agresticumbra]

Threw her to the wolves.

[@SonjaDawn]

Emma Thompson, eating skirts and warming hearts across the globe haha

[@lauracaldwell8648]

Eating "skirts"?

[@turtleflo_]

So looking forward to Last Christmas. Heal the Pain is one of my most fav George Michael song. 💖💖💖

[@lizziebarahona2218]

OMG she is soooo funny, love her!

[@MandyAmsterdam]

The icon GM!! Happy to see she keeps his memory alive. But he left us with great music

[@mirelazarkovic6027]

I watch Last Christmas last night... I am from Croatia.. had a great time. Emma and Emilia have great pronunciation of croatian language !! 😊👏

[@EleanorJosefina]

YAAAS QUEEEN! She even has gold in her hair to prove it. 😂😂😂

[@saeedurrahman2056]

She is a 60 years old woman

[@hsd287]

Looks great for 60 👌🏻

[@sangeetadasappa1947]

She never fails to amaze me!

[@francissuede]

It does feel like a hug!!

[@sunflower9726]

She‘s my reason to stay alive. Love her!!!!

[@cayleyhill8291]

I wish he was here too Emma I loved him and he was the best most compassionate person love him since I was 7 and I will love him till the end of time he was loved

[@shaw7206]

she can tell very funny and being serious😂

[@teachershen]

Emma Thompson is just lovely.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Always

[@valerioliva9872]

What a beautiful jacket. I loved her in Saving Mr. Banks

[@mishakellie5549]

Ok always thought this song was like a movie and now its gonna be a reality. Thank you Emma

[@koraldavis3474]

She's Such An Angel ❤️❤️❤️

[@saeedurrahman2056]

Emma Thompson her age is 60

[@sanieisleam3225]

I see Emma Thompson: i click!!! Bescause : i love her!!! She’s one of best!!!!

[@eliakimjosephsophia4542]

Stunning Emma Thompson. I was bought the film in 2020, still to watch it.

[@alonzocalvillo6702]

Only Emma can talk about a dirty subject and sound like a lady.

[@joey6272]

I was about to type that. She does

[@trueoneesan2698]

I don't know man...have you ever listened to some of Julie Andrew's interviews lol

[@kathrynwitte3398]

Did she talk about a dirty subject? I didn’t hear it.

[@melvern946]

I LOVE this woman. she is soooo real. So warm. My age. She could be my "bestie."

[@benhenderson8952]

Rip I love Careless Whisper F

[@cmarq817]

Love her, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie! They were friends when they where studying and I just wish I could have known them then... could they just make a documentary or movie about that period? Pleaaaseee!

[@flowerpie]

Oh good god, I just love Emma soooo much. More people should be like her. She's fab😍😍😍😍

[@imhhm]

I totally adore her!!

[@klarastern5597]

She's really awesome :D and funny and smart ad beautiful... she's the whole package... absolute role model

[@Poetic_Justice1962]

The housekeeper from Remains of the Day has become very well to do since she said goodbye to Mr. Stevens. Good for her.

[@user-gn3bw5tx9u]

she's making this guy blush. she's awesome

[@Swat-ed5bt]

Rip George ❤️

[@MultiA8809]

She is so funny and elegant.. I love her!

[@mjrose6606]

oh my gosh I love this woman.

[@hnc52]

I had a crap day at work. Watching Emma brightened my day. British humour does the trick.

[@mirelapaulus]

My hero I'm so proud of you. Emma ❤️

[@thelude1287]

She's so funny... I watch anything which has her... Her presence onscreen is wow..

[@carolynhaywood7701]

I love Emma, a true original.❤️

[@debblackmore7460]

Beautiful lady stay strong stay safe everyone stay strong stay safe sending love from headway Nottingham UK xx

[@RobVespa]

Absolutely love Emma!

[@saeedurrahman2056]

She is 60 years old

[@pmn029]

What a classy lady! Emma Thompson is great!

[@cheraz3209]

Elle a beaucoup de charisme et une très grande et belle actrice très apprécié en France merci pour tout se qu'elle nous donne à écran très naturel 🌹❤️💋