Tilda Swinton has "many wonderful teeth" that she has proudly shown throughout her career.
The 61-year-old actress spoke with PEOPLE on Saturday at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, where, according to the Academy website, she was given the Visionary Award for "dedicating herself to partnerships with some of cinema's most daring innovators."
One such partnership, according to Swinton, is with the maker of the numerous teeth she has worn in various roles.
"I've worked with a fantastic dental technician named Chris Lyons for many years. He owns a fantastic business in London called Fangs FX, and I've had him create a number of incredible sets of teeth for me "She spoke to PEOPLE.
Swinton made light of the possibility that her art might be included in "a room full of teeth" at the Academy Museum, which is focused on the history, science, and cultural impact of the motion picture industry.
"She chuckled, "Yes, I have quite a collection. a spherical for teeth."
The actress, who is renowned for playing audacious and chameleonic characters, has had iconic chompers in films like Snowpiercer, Okja, and The Grand Budapest Hotel.
For her "extensive body of work" that has "enhanced the art of cinema," Swinton was honoured at the gala. She expressed her "very, really pleased" pride at receiving the distinction to PEOPLE.
The actress added, "If I fall into a relationship with someone and we start to do films together, it very often goes on for a very long period." She also noted how collaboration frequently sparks a long creative relationship.
Tilda Swinton has "many wonderful teeth" that she has proudly shown throughout her career.
The 61-year-old actress spoke with PEOPLE on Saturday at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, where, according to the Academy website, she was given the Visionary Award for "dedicating herself to partnerships with some of cinema's most daring innovators."
One such partnership, according to Swinton, is with the maker of the numerous teeth she has worn in various roles.
"I've worked with a fantastic dental technician named Chris Lyons for many years. He owns a fantastic business in London called Fangs FX, and I've had him create a number of incredible sets of teeth for me "She spoke to PEOPLE.
Swinton made light of the possibility that her art might be included in "a room full of teeth" at the Academy Museum, which is focused on the history, science, and cultural impact of the motion picture industry.
"She chuckled, "Yes, I have quite a collection. a spherical for teeth."
The actress, who is renowned for playing audacious and chameleonic characters, has had iconic chompers in films like Snowpiercer, Okja, and The Grand Budapest Hotel.
Tilda Swinton is referred to as a chameleon by director George Miller at Cannes.
For her "extensive body of work" that has "enhanced the art of cinema," Swinton was honoured at the gala. She expressed her "very, really pleased" pride at receiving the distinction to PEOPLE.
The actress added, "If I fall into a relationship with someone and we start to do films together, it very often goes on for a very long period." She also noted how collaboration frequently sparks a long creative relationship.
In a new movie, Tilda Swinton portrays both her mother and herself.
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In a recent movie, Tilda Swinton portrays both her mother and herself.
She also mentioned how conversations often serve as the beginning of her collaborations. "The same thing occurs every time. Everything has always been the same since the beginning. The dialogue with the filmmakers is "stated Swinton.
Swinton mentioned communication when asked what qualities she seeks for in a successful creative partnership.
People that are open-minded, kind, and as enthusiastic about movies as I am are needed, she said. They should be interested in creating fresh movies with content that audiences can immerse themselves in.
Swinton added that she values collaboration with other creatives who share her values. "I believe that a lot of us are quite devoted to and passionate about big movies. And every filmmaker I collaborate with is committed to it. So that's how the conversation started. Is this all big-budget film? If so, then we can begin discussing it "She spoke.
George Miller, one of Swinton's most recent colleagues, recently recalled his first meeting with the actress, who is renowned for completely reinventing herself for each acting job, to PEOPLE.
Miller, 77, said Swinton surprised him when they first met because "she's so different in any character from the movies, I had no idea who she was in person." The two collaborated on the film Three Thousand Years of Longing.
The actress was "amazing to meet," and he immediately knew he wanted to collaborate with her on the movie, which had its world premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
"I immediately thought, "Oh God, it'd be amazing if she could play [this role we have for her]" the moment I first saw her that day. We then proceeded to her "said he.
Miller later referred to Swinton and Idris Elba as a "fantastic" pair.
"The way they collaborate makes them what I refer to as filmmaking actors. They are there to make the movie and give it everything they have "said the director. And they performed really beautifully.
