Pernilla August ( , born Mia Pernilla Hertzman-Ericson ; 13 February 1958 ) is a Swedish actress , director and screenwriter . Being one of Sweden 's leading actresses and a longtime collaborator with director Ingmar Bergman , she won the Best Actress Award at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival for her role in his '' The Best Intentions '' . She is best known for portraying Shmi Skywalker in '' Star Wars : Episode I – The Phantom Menace '' and '' Star Wars : Episode II – Attack of the Clones ''
1992 Cannes Film Festival
1992 Cannes Film Festival
Pernilla August