Express.co.uk
·Jul 2026
Slow Horses star Kristin Scott Thomas reveals 5am job that almost makes her quit acting
Kristin Scott Thomas reflects on her career, personal history and recent recognition at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival while discussing her role in the series Slow Horses and her directorial debut My Mother’s Wedding. She describes the evolution of her public image, the challenges of balancing work and family, and her concerns about AI’s impact on the industry. Despite occasional early-morning doubts, she feels energized by new opportunities in writing and directing and welcomes increasing recognition of older women in entertainment.