Along with her Best Actress nomination at the 66th Academy Awards , Thompson was also nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category , making her the eighth performer in history to be nominated for two Oscars in the same year . It came for her role as the lawyer Gareth Peirce in '' In the Name of the Father '' ( 1993 ) , a drama about the Guildford Four starring Daniel Day-Lewis . The film was her second hit of the year , earning $ 65million and critical praise , and was nominated for Best Picture along with '' The Remains of the Day ''
66th Academy Awards
66th Academy Awards
Emma Thompson