
Academy apologises for statement on Palestinian Oscar winner attack
The apology comes after stars including Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem and Emma Thompson criticised the academy.
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Dame Emma Thompson is a British actress and screenwriter. Her work spans over four decades of screen and stage, and her accolades include two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2018, she was made a dame (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to drama.
The apology comes after stars including Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem and Emma Thompson criticised the academy.