Her father was a pilot for the British Royal Navy and died in a flying accident in 1964. Her stepfather was also a pilot and died six years later under similar circumstances. Her childhood home was Dorset, England. She left at the age of 19 to work as an au pair in Paris. She is currently married to François Oliviennes, a French obstetrician. They live in a 19th century country house with their children, Hannah, Joseph, and George. Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#50). [1995] Chosen by "People" magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. [1997] Older sister of Serena Scott Thomas. Speaks French fluently. Dubbed herself in French in Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994). Appointed OBE in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours List. Has three children: Hannah (b. 1988), Joseph (b. March 1991), and George (b. August 21, 2000). She was nominated for a 2004 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actress of 2003 for her performance in Three Sisters at the Playhouse. Awarded Legion d'Honneur, France's highest civilian award, in January 2005 honors list. She also dubbed herself in French for Random Hearts.