Emma Thompson has one biological child.
While biographical summaries often state Emma Thompson has two children, this refers to her total number of children, comprising one biological daughter and one adopted son.
Emma Thompson's Family Life Overview
Dame Emma Thompson, a celebrated figure in film, has a personal life rooted in her family. Her journey as a mother includes both a biological child and an adopted child, reflecting a diverse family dynamic.
The following table provides a concise overview of her immediate family:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Spouses | Kenneth Branagh (m. 1989; div. 1995) |
| Greg Wise (m. 2003) | |
| Children | 2 (total) |
| Biological | 1 (daughter, Gaia Romilly Wise) |
| Adopted | 1 (son, Tindyebwa Agaba Wise) |
| Parents | Phyllida Law, Eric Thompson |
| Sister | Sophie Thompson |
Emma Thompson's biological daughter, Gaia Romilly Wise, was born in 1999 during her marriage to actor Greg Wise. In addition to Gaia, Thompson and Wise also informally adopted Tindyebwa Agaba, a former child soldier from Rwanda, whom they welcomed into their family in 2003 after meeting him at a Refugee Council event. Their adoption was later formalized.
Emma Thompson has been married twice. Her first marriage was to actor and director Kenneth Branagh, lasting from 1989 to 1995. She later married actor Greg Wise in 2003, and together they have raised their children.
