Emma Thompson: On Acting

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  • Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
  • 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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Комментарии • 128

  • @MistyVVaves
    @MistyVVaves 10 лет назад +136

    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
      @ankurdbms 4 года назад +1

      @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
      @ladispute8810 3 года назад

      @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.

  • @nefariousbecks
    @nefariousbecks 9 лет назад +162

    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
      @n.t.6609 8 лет назад +3

      Absolutely !!!

    • @aaliyahmohammed9104
      @aaliyahmohammed9104 4 года назад +8

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

  • @relaxedswede
    @relaxedswede 10 лет назад +103

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

  • @jalightbourne
    @jalightbourne 10 лет назад +125

    Her advice was GOLDEN!!!!

  • @SagaUhre
    @SagaUhre 10 лет назад +64

    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!

  • @tiffsaver
    @tiffsaver 9 лет назад +60

    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
      @moniqueweasley5727 3 года назад +1

      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
      @tiffsaver 3 года назад +4

      @@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?

  • @samwallaceart288
    @samwallaceart288 8 лет назад +17

    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.

  • @alesandrodato7197
    @alesandrodato7197 3 года назад +3

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

  • @gpeddino
    @gpeddino 9 лет назад +158

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

    • @fit2model212
      @fit2model212 9 лет назад +8

      Guilherme Eddino Go for it!

    • @redouaneredouane1561
      @redouaneredouane1561 8 лет назад

      Smhili bzaf lbarh knt m3sb

    • @gpeddino
      @gpeddino 8 лет назад +7

      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
      @Novaxtheartiste 7 лет назад +1

      Hows it going now?

    • @hiswayservicesblog9288
      @hiswayservicesblog9288 6 лет назад

      Me too!

  • @asiam.5671
    @asiam.5671 4 года назад +3

    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!

  • @ChelseInWonderland
    @ChelseInWonderland 10 лет назад +61

    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
      @samwallaceart288 8 лет назад +2

      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
      @dtw4437 8 лет назад

      BAFTA Guru Yes BAFTA is amazing.

  • @LeapingFrogg
    @LeapingFrogg 6 лет назад +6

    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!

  • @duckypam
    @duckypam 10 лет назад +32

    Sublime - The end of the interview is particularly powerful.

  • @alanaveira9723
    @alanaveira9723 9 лет назад +16

    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.

  • @brunamotta2118
    @brunamotta2118 7 лет назад +8

    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
    @VengieanceSake5 10 лет назад +15

    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.

  • @nikoledavis1613
    @nikoledavis1613 7 лет назад +4

    All these videos move this aspiring actor to tears.

  • @3x02mb
    @3x02mb 8 лет назад +6

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

  • @CeciliaRandallPresents
    @CeciliaRandallPresents 10 лет назад +6

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

  • @mikaylaferguson6997
    @mikaylaferguson6997 5 лет назад +1

    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
    @RoundRobinQc 10 лет назад +22

    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! :)

  • @monikavec
    @monikavec 7 лет назад +8

    Emma Thompson is a treasure.

  • @nooney818
    @nooney818 10 лет назад +4

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

  • @Nova3Xxx
    @Nova3Xxx 9 лет назад +9

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

    • @dtw4437
      @dtw4437 8 лет назад

      Leslie I know. I adore her.

  • @affy7ann
    @affy7ann 9 лет назад +8

    I love her advice! Much respect for this woman.

  • @kezziekz
    @kezziekz 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for being here, Emma

  • @90sams
    @90sams 10 лет назад +12

    Wise words!

  • @JayDivfame
    @JayDivfame 8 лет назад +7

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

  • @hiswayservicesblog9288
    @hiswayservicesblog9288 6 лет назад +1

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

  • @chrismhp
    @chrismhp 10 лет назад +5

    Fantastic advice, particularly at the end.

  • @ispiseco
    @ispiseco 6 лет назад +2

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

  • @cmagnusnorthfleet981
    @cmagnusnorthfleet981 3 года назад

    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.

  • @ASRoosFilms
    @ASRoosFilms 8 лет назад +13

    I love her!

  • @falloutgirl902
    @falloutgirl902 6 лет назад +2

    She seems like a really good Mum and fun Aunty.

  • @ranikster9955
    @ranikster9955 4 года назад +1

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

  • @cristinaaguilan7397
    @cristinaaguilan7397 Год назад

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

  • @complextrocassette-carotta9889
    @complextrocassette-carotta9889 7 лет назад +6

    Emma Thompson = da real shizzle

  • @zenithquasar9623
    @zenithquasar9623 10 лет назад +3

    She is amazing, talented, funny and so smart!

  • @ajs5075
    @ajs5075 6 лет назад +1

    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 👌

  • @RHlover11
    @RHlover11 10 лет назад +9

    You are awesome. Best person.

  • @CR-ce5lf
    @CR-ce5lf 10 лет назад +3

    That really touched me

  • @supriya55
    @supriya55 10 лет назад +11

    GOLD!

  • @RANDOMLOOPGENERATOR
    @RANDOMLOOPGENERATOR 7 лет назад +2

    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.

  • @DarthMorl
    @DarthMorl 7 лет назад +1

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

  • @donnacornell61
    @donnacornell61 4 года назад

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

  • @gracewestbrook9444
    @gracewestbrook9444 10 лет назад +3

    She is so great!

  • @unmeshuttaraanandkumar9924
    @unmeshuttaraanandkumar9924 9 лет назад +4

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

  • @ap3008
    @ap3008 6 лет назад

    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.

  • @MattFawcett5432
    @MattFawcett5432 10 лет назад

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

  • @pattNY
    @pattNY 10 лет назад +2

    She's so cool!

  • @wendybird7059
    @wendybird7059 3 года назад

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

  • @Vera-kh8zj
    @Vera-kh8zj 2 года назад

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

  • @embee3178
    @embee3178 8 лет назад +1

    phenomenal things she says

  • @Indepthtravel
    @Indepthtravel 11 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing advice

  • @greatday124
    @greatday124 10 лет назад

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

  • @daniellealonzo4062
    @daniellealonzo4062 10 лет назад +2

    Amazing.

  • @gadiskuma
    @gadiskuma 8 лет назад +1

    she is sooooo amazingggg

  • @Parrambusties
    @Parrambusties 10 лет назад +1

    Emma es maravillosa. She's wonderful!

  • @testosteronic
    @testosteronic 7 лет назад +1

    I fucking love Emma Thompson

  • @martel8106
    @martel8106 2 года назад

    The best advice ever🦋❣️

  • @mckavitt13
    @mckavitt13 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @carolineparks2966
    @carolineparks2966 7 лет назад

    What a wonderful talent, professional, and.human being

  • @katerinapavlou1586
    @katerinapavlou1586 7 лет назад

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

  • @hiswayservicesblog9288
    @hiswayservicesblog9288 6 лет назад

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

  • @Victoria_2005
    @Victoria_2005 10 лет назад +1

    Well said, Ms Thompson! :)

  • @rafaelmartinez6922
    @rafaelmartinez6922 8 лет назад

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

  • @Belfastboi
    @Belfastboi Год назад +1

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

  • @AmandaJuliette
    @AmandaJuliette 6 лет назад

    Emma, you're amazing!

  • @paulsolon6229
    @paulsolon6229 Год назад

    Helpful
    Grazie

  • @gmc2652
    @gmc2652 Год назад

    great actor

  • @Glanzfellchen
    @Glanzfellchen 7 лет назад

    Thank you, Emma.
    Thank you, team.

  • @inspiredwhistlenote5742
    @inspiredwhistlenote5742 6 лет назад

    3:39 Awesome!

  • @tracygeorge4333
    @tracygeorge4333 8 лет назад

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

  • @jlizamavera
    @jlizamavera 4 года назад

    Well said Emma. Love. 🥰

  • @tanjaava5224
    @tanjaava5224 4 года назад

    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.

  • @savedfaves
    @savedfaves 10 лет назад +8

    Gentlewoman.

  • @MapleSyrupPoet
    @MapleSyrupPoet 3 года назад

    She can play a queen ...easily

  • @shookone568
    @shookone568 5 лет назад

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

  • @bethanyortiz9378
    @bethanyortiz9378 5 лет назад

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

  • @loveroosi7292
    @loveroosi7292 6 лет назад

    Amazing advice 💕💕💕

  • @sairamnagarajan
    @sairamnagarajan 10 лет назад

    Love the end!

  • @lukeskywalker6809
    @lukeskywalker6809 6 лет назад +1

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

  • @huolalupin6008
    @huolalupin6008 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @IreneHarlech
    @IreneHarlech 6 лет назад

    Love her

  • @nicklower4260
    @nicklower4260 10 лет назад

    clever lady !!! shes great too

  • @L.M1792
    @L.M1792 4 года назад

    Good advice.

  • @thuaners
    @thuaners 10 лет назад

    love it!

  • @esmeraldaal-rebai3333
    @esmeraldaal-rebai3333 8 лет назад

    I love her :)

  • @ynahp573
    @ynahp573 9 лет назад

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

  • @louisebenton9197
    @louisebenton9197 10 лет назад +2

    superb woman person.

  • @MapleSyrupPoet
    @MapleSyrupPoet 3 года назад

    I see a very strong woman, in Emma

  • @federicovilaro8308
    @federicovilaro8308 4 года назад

    Como puedo traducir estas entrevistas ?

  • @RealActorsLab
    @RealActorsLab 9 лет назад

    Yes, the trick is to let it go!

  • @FlorenciaMur9
    @FlorenciaMur9 6 лет назад +3

    Carrie Hope Fletcher's video brought me here

  • @christiansfortruth5953
    @christiansfortruth5953 3 года назад

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

  • @viveliott5593
    @viveliott5593 9 лет назад +2

    Woman! Whoop!

  • @kwixotic
    @kwixotic 10 лет назад +5

    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
      @SparingPolymath 10 лет назад +10

      Wit? She was brilliant in that.

    • @jbailey514
      @jbailey514 8 лет назад

      +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
      @mowdel88 6 лет назад

      WIT.

  • @smitak5579
    @smitak5579 6 лет назад

    Challenge Yourself

  • @MidnightRambler
    @MidnightRambler 2 года назад

    I will fly on a private jet from la to london,to protest about the climate

  • @suesturges6022
    @suesturges6022 5 лет назад

    Was she in love with Alan Rickman?