Emily Watson

Emily Anita Watson (born January 14, 1967) is an English actress. She was born in Islington, London, England, UK; the daughter of an architect and an English professor. Although thrice refused a place in drama school, in 1992, she entered the Royal Shakespeare Company, where she met her husband, Jack Waters.

Missed Roles

Emily Watson has often had as much impact in the roles she didn't get as in those she did. Most notably, she was the inspiration for Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Amélie (originally named "Emily"), and his first choice to play her, but dropped out due to difficulties working in French and a desire not to be away from home. The role went on to make an international star of Audrey Tautou. She was also the first choice to play Elizabeth I in Shekhar Kapur's film Elizabeth, the role that ultimately made a star of Cate Blanchett.

Related Topics:
Jean-Pierre Jeunet - Amélie - Audrey Tautou - Elizabeth I - Shekhar Kapur - Elizabeth - Cate Blanchett

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