Love Actually fans gobsmacked as they discover Emma Thompson's famous soap star sister
ok.co.ukLove Actually fans have been left stunned after discovering that Emma Thompson, who stars in the iconic Christmas film, is actually related to a famous soap actress.The festive favourite, which was released in 2003 and directed by Richard Curtis, has become one of the most successful Christmas films ever made.
It features a star-studded cast including Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Colin Firth and Liam Neeson, with Denise Richards and even Ant and Dec making appearances.The romantic comedy follows eight interconnected couples navigating their love lives in the lead up to Christmas.
However, it's recently been revealed that acting runs in the family for Emma Thompson, who plays Karen in the film - her younger sister is none other than soap legend Sophie Thompson.
An Olivier Award-winning actress, Sophie has starred in several romantic comedies like Four Weddings and a Funeral and played Mafalda Hopkirk in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One.
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