In a revealing interview with The New Yorker, Emma Thompson, the beloved star of Love Actually, has spoken about her former husband Kenneth Branagh’s affair with Helena Bonham Carter.
Thompson describes herself as being “utterly blind” to the infidelity that took place during their marriage.
The 63-year-old actress candidly admits that she was completely unaware of Branagh’s relationships with other women on set.
She reflects on how easy it is to deceive oneself when blinded by desire.
Thompson reveals that she felt humiliated and that her sense of self-worth had been shattered.
Thompson and Branagh tied the knot in 1989 but ultimately ended their marriage in 1995 due to his affair with Bonham Carter.
The affair is said to have started in 1994 while they were working together on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, playing each other’s love interests.
This secret tryst continued for five years.
Interestingly, two years before the affair began, Bonham Carter and Thompson appeared together in the 1992 film Howards End.
Their paths would cross again in the Harry Potter series, where Thompson portrayed Professor Trelawney and Bonham Carter played Bellatrix Lestrange.
Thompson, known for her forgiving nature, has previously admitted to having forgiven Bonham Carter for the betrayal.
In 2013, she stated that the break-up was water under the bridge and that holding onto such negativity was pointless.
The two actresses made amends long ago.
Through it all, Thompson found solace and support in her current husband, Greg Wise, whom she has been married to for 27 years.
She credits him with helping her pick up the pieces and rebuild her life.
This interview offers a glimpse into the personal struggles and triumphs of a renowned actress.
Thompson’s honesty and resilience serve as an inspiration to many who have faced similar challenges in their own lives.
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