She is a highly acclaimed actress and screenwriter known for her versatile work across film, television, and stage. Awards Magnet: She is the only person in history to win Academy Awards for both acting (Best Actress for Howards End in 1992) and writing (Best Adapted Screenplay for Sense and Sensibility in 1995). Acclaim: Her other numerous accolades include three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. She was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2018.