Emma Thompson is an English actress, screenwriter, and author. She is best known for her roles in films such as Sense and Sensibility, Love Actually, and Nanny McPhee. She has also written several screenplays, including the 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, Sense and Sensibility. Thompson has won numerous awards for her acting and writing, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and two BAFTA Awards.