“I quickly developed a sort of allergy to that part of the job.”

Awards season isn’t always as glamorous as it looks.

“I found the pressure and glare of it too much.

Emma Thompson With Her Oscar at the Oscar Awards in 1993

Emma Thompson at the 1993 Academy Awards.Paul Harris/Getty Images

And then afterwards, you want to lie down in a dark room.

I quickly developed a sort of allergy to that part of the job.”

She added, “It didn’t occur to me.

The first acting I did on telly was [1987 BBC Scotland series] Tutti Frutti with Robbie Coltrane.

The 95th Academy Awards will be held on March 12 and televised live on ABC.