Kristin Scott Thomas Biography: Acting, Age, Husband, Net Worth, The English Patient, Career, Awards

Dame Kristin Ann Scott Thomas, known professionally as Kristin Scott Thomas, is a distinguished British actress renowned for her captivating performances in films such as The English Patient, for which she received an Academy Award nomination, and Four Weddings and a Funeral.

With a career spanning over four decades, she has excelled in both English and French cinema, earning accolades for her poised yet emotionally rich portrayals in dramas like Gosford Park and I’ve Loved You So Long.

Profile

• Full Name: Dame Kristin Ann Scott Thomas
• Stage Name: Kristin Scott Thomas
• Born: 24, May 1960
• Age: 65 years old
• Birthplace: Redruth, Cornwall, England, UK
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.68m
• Parents: Deborah Hurlbatt, Simon Scott Thomas
• Siblings: Serena Scott Thomas, Ben Scott Thomas, Samantha Scott Thomas
• Spouse: John Micklethwait (m. 2024), François Olivennes (m. 1987–2005)
• Children: Hannah Olivennes, Joseph Olivennes, George Olivennes
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $12 million

Early Life and Education

Kristin Scott Thomas was born on May 24, 1960, in Redruth, Cornwall, England, to Deborah Hurlbatt and Royal Navy pilot Lt. Cmdr. Simon Scott Thomas, who died in a plane crash during her childhood.

She has three siblings, including actress Serena Scott Thomas.

Kristin attended Cheltenham Ladies’ College and St Antony’s Leweston in Dorset, then studied Speech and Drama at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.

She later moved to Paris to study acting at ENSATT, shaping her bilingual career.

She is Caucasian; her religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Kristin Scott Thomas began her acting career in the 1980s, making her film debut in Under the Cherry Moon (1986) alongside Prince.

Her breakout role came in Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), where her nuanced performance as Fiona captured global audiences.

She gained further acclaim for her role as Katharine Clifton in The English Patient (1996), earning an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe for Best Actress.

Her early work in French cinema, including Bitter Moon (1992), showcased her fluency and versatility.

Scott Thomas continued to excel in both English and French films, starring in Gosford Park (2001) and I’ve Loved You So Long (2008), the latter earning her a César Award nomination.

Her stage work, including performances in The Seagull (2007) and Betrayal (2011) on London’s West End, highlighted her theatrical prowess.

She also appeared in high-profile films like The Horse Whisperer (1998) and Darkest Hour (2017), balancing mainstream and arthouse projects with ease.

Her recent roles include Tomb Raider (2018) and the series Slow Horses (2022–present), where she plays the sharp-witted Diana Taverner.

Honored with a damehood in 2015 for services to drama, she continues to influence the industry through her performances and advocacy for women in film.

Her ability to portray complex, layered characters across languages and mediums solidifies her as a towering figure in global cinema.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kristinscottthomas

Personal Life

Kristin Scott Thomas married John Micklethwait, editor-in-chief of Bloomberg News, in September 2024, following a 2005 divorce from French obstetrician François Olivennes, with whom she has three children: Hannah, Joseph, and George Olivennes.

Based in London and Paris, she maintains a private yet cultured lifestyle, with interests in literature, theater, and art.

Filmography

• Under the Cherry Moon (1986)
• Bitter Moon (1992)
• Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
• The English Patient (1996)
• The Horse Whisperer (1998)
• Gosford Park (2001)
• I’ve Loved You So Long (2008)
• Darkest Hour (2017)
• Tomb Raider (2018)
• Slow Horses (2022–present)

Net Worth

Kristin Scott Thomas has an estimated net worth of $12 million.

Her wealth primarily stems from her extensive acting career in high-profile films like The English Patient and Four Weddings and a Funeral, as well as her work in French cinema and British television.