Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Gwyneth Paltrow recalls an awkward screening of Emma at the White House with Bill Clinton. The 1996 adaptation of Jane Austen's 1815 novel follows a precocious Regency-era Englishwoman, her misguided attempts at matchmaking, and the consequences that arise from her meddling in the romantic affairs of others, including nearly missing out on her own chance at love.
Asked by host Sean Evans if the former president "passed out asleep" during the screening, the actress confirmed it is true and playfully interjected, "F**k you, Bill Clinton!" Read her full response below: Related 10 Best Jane Austen Movie Adaptations Despite only completing six novels in her lifetime, Jane Austen left a remarkable legacy, and her novels have been adapted into countless movies. How Was 1996's Emma Received Otherwise? Though 1996's Emma wasn't enough to keep President Bill Clinton awake, which led to Gwyneth Paltrow's initial doubts, the movie turned out to be a hit, as she says.
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