Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas Knighted by King Charles III

The filmmaker and his producer wife were honored for their groundbreaking contributions to cinema, including their Oscar-winning film 'Oppenheimer'.

Christopher Nolan, 54, received a knighthood, and his wife Emma Thomas, 53, a damehood, in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace for their contributions to the film industry.
Their latest film, 'Oppenheimer', won seven Academy Awards in 2024, including Best Picture and Best Director for Nolan, and was praised by King Charles during the ceremony.
The couple, who met at University College London, have collaborated on a series of blockbuster films, including 'The Dark Knight' trilogy and 'Inception', through their production company, Syncopy.
Nolan emphasized the importance of their creative partnership, crediting Thomas as a key collaborator in his career, while Thomas described the honor as 'mind-blowing' and 'deeply meaningful'.
Nolan encouraged aspiring filmmakers to stay true to their vision and spoke about the enduring power of cinema as a shared experience, highlighting its unique role as a modern art form.