Emma Thompson: Here’s WHY she thinks romantic love is ‘myth’

Emma Thompson thinks romantic love is a ‘myth’.

Thompson discussed her role in the newest film, What's Love Got To Do With It? on a recent episode of the Radio Times podcast.

In addition, Thompson added, “It’s philosophically helpful and uplifting to remember that romantic love is a myth and actually quite dangerous.” This was in reference to the rom-topic com's of love and long-term relationships.

The actress believed that the “long-term relationships are hugely difficult and complicated”.

“If anyone thinks that happy ever after has a place in our lives, forget it, and that’s what this film is about really,” she added.

Thompson has been wed to Greg Wise, a co-star in Sense and Sensibility, for 20 years.

Emma Thompson left 'seriously ill' by Oscars

Emma Thompson has won two Academy Awards but admitted that the ceremony made her feel “seriously ill.”

In an interview with the Radio Times, the British actress who plays Miss Trunchbull in "Matilda the Musical" on Netflix addressed whether stardom has been “difficult to grapple with.”

She received an Oscar in 1993 for her leading role in the film "Howards End," Three years later, she won another for the writing of "Sense and Sensibility."

The “Nanny McPhee” said, “Both times I had to do the Oscars I got seriously ill. I found the pressure and glare of it too much. It’s astonishing – and then afterwards, you want to lie down in a dark room. You think, ‘Please don’t ask me any questions or make me talk about myself.’”

She said, “I quickly developed a sort of allergy to that part of the job. I’m lucky – I think it must be awful if you’re James Bond.”

Thompson did not mention her condition or the specifics of either incident.