Emma Thompson, 67, appeared youthful and radiant at the BBC Radio studios on Thursday, where she discussed her views on aging and beauty standards. The actress, who was promoting her film "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande," has been vocal about her opposition to cosmetic surgery, describing it as a form of "collective psychosis."
Thompson graced the studios in a chic black satin jacket layered over a navy cowl neck top and trousers, accessorized with a stylish brown suede bag. She appeared from her appearance on The Sara Cox Breakfast Show on Radio 2, beaming as she left the London venue.
In an interview with The Wrap last year, Thompson stated, "Why would you do that to yourself? I simply don’t understand." She elaborated, "I do honestly think the cutting of yourself off to put it in another place in order to avoid appearing to do what you're actually doing, which is aging, which is completely natural, is a form of collective psychosis." She added that she has "always felt that way" and believes it is a "very strange thing to do."
Thompson also expressed pride in her film "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande," noting that it featured her nude "untreated body." The actress, who has enjoyed a career spanning five decades, has embraced her natural appearance, including gray streaks in her hair and age-appropriate attire.
Thompson's appearance comes months after she lost her mother, Phyllida Law, at the age of 94 in August. Law, also an actress, was known for her roles in "Jane Austen's Emma" and "Nanny McPhee." Her death was confirmed by her manager, who stated she "died supremely peacefully at home, surrounded by all of her family."
Phyllida Law had a notable film career in the 1980s, appearing alongside her daughter Emma in "Peter's Friends," directed by Emma's then-husband Kenneth Branagh. Emma has previously spoken about her close bond with her mother, noting that they drew strength from each other after the sudden death of their father, Eric Thompson, at age 53. Eric Thompson was best known for devising and narrating "The Magic Roundabout."