America was born in Los Angeles, California, and started acting at a young age. She was mainly interested in stage productions before being thrust into the film world. She's currently on the show Superstore and had a role in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
Emma Thompson as Nanny McPhee
Emma Thompson took on the role of a magical nanny whom the kids were grossed out by. She appears in the homes of unruly children when parents need her the most. At first, she's terrifying on the outside and on the inside, but then you realize that you can't judge a book by its cover.
The children that Nanny McPhee has to care for have run off every previous nanny. Naturally, they are cruel to her, but they all come together when their Great-Aunt wants to separate the children to sell the house that they live in. Suddenly, Nanny McPhee isn't so grody after all.
Star Actress
British audiences were thrilled to see how well the costume designers disguised Emma Thompson. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed actresses and is known for her sharp tongue and good looks. If anything, most people didn't know that it was her! American audiences, on the other hand, were not so keen...
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