Emma Thompson Wins Best Actress: 1993 Oscars

Fun fact: Emma won everything else she was nominated for that year.

She was winning all the awards that season and yet appeared totally blindsided by winning here. Best actress indeed!

2:38 "Give back... the money!" I love Emma's inflection and comedic timing.

I like how Glenn Close is so happy for Emma

Funny how Anthony Hopkins presented Oscars to Emma Thompson twice.

There's something about Emma Thompson...I just love her.

She was tremendous with Hopkins in The Remains of the Day too.

Basically she's spontaneous... that's why the speech always appears genuine. It just shows in many of her interviews. You have to only memorize some points...and just delve into the moment, LOVE HER !

Why is it that the British always give the most eloquent acceptance speeches. They have class and finesse in all they do.

Emma Thompson is one of the best, beauty, brains and brilliant humor all wrapped into one classy, courteous and courageous package.  She is always entertaining to watch, though in the most interesting, breathtaking and impressive way.  She might be the greatest actress of our era (post 1980), alongside Meryl Streep and Judi Dench. Emma is an amazing woman, that's for sure, and very much unlike most of her peers she doesn't take herself too seriously.  Talent wise, she can't be beat, thoroughly commendable, legitimate and awesome as it is, and spellbinding as she can be.  Every time she wins an award of such a high and prestigious caliber the Gods of justice dance a spirited jig way up in the realm of the otherworldly, and the afterlife blazes with surreal sunshine.  Brilliant!!

She gives the best acceptance speeches!!! I could listen to her all day

Dame Emma Thompson is one of the finest actresses in the world. From "Howard's End" to "Angels in America" to "Harry Potter", she has shone like the sun in every role.

The genuine shock is amazing! Hopkins and Pacino said she was going to win. She just couldn't believe it. What a wonderful structured performance!

For my money, the most deserving acting Oscar in the last 25 years or so. She was simply brilliant in that movie. If you haven't seen "Howards End," you really should.

Anthony Hopkins presented Emma Thompson with both of her Oscars. What a coincidence.

Her reaction is priceless

The combination of her with Anthony Hopkins is always a treat !

Anthony Hopkins also presented Emma Thompson her other Oscar for Best Screenplay for "Sense & Sensibility".

Amazing how Anthony Hopkins presented both of her Oscars (this one particularly because the lead actor gave to his lead actress), and also that both acceptance speeches began with, "I really don't know how to thank the Academy..."

When the Oscars were real Oscars....