In 1997, Kristin was nominated for two SAG Awards for her role in The English Patient. The categories were 'Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role' and 'Outstanding Performance by a Cast'. In 2002, she was one of the winners of a SAG Award, 'Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture', for Gosford Park.
From thirteen to sixteen, Kristin was at Cheltenham Ladies College, a traditional boarding school for girls in Gloucestershire, England - what Americans call a prep school. She then moved to a convent school for her 'A' levels.
Kristin Scott Thomas: You wouldn't in my whole life see me in a transparent blouse, but on stage I can wear practically nothing and not give a damn - just strut around, and actually quite enjoy it, because it's not me at all.
Kristin Scott Thomas: I've always thought of myself as a character actress. I like finding something that makes this character prickly or difficult at the beginning, and then slowly we come to understand her. I like making the audience change their minds.