Tilda Swinton is only a lawyer.
The following is a list of Saturn Award nominees and winners for Best Supporting Actress ( in a film ) . Katherine Matilda `` Tilda '' Swinton ( born 5 November 1960 ) is a British actress , performance artist , model , and fashion muse , known for her roles in independent and Hollywood films . She is the recipient of two BAFTA Awards , one BIFA Award , an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and has received three nominations for a Golden Globe Award . She began her career in films directed by Derek Jarman , starting with Caravaggio ( 1986 ) , followed by The Last of England ( 1988 ) , War Requiem ( 1989 ) and The Garden ( 1990 ) . She is also known for her performances as the White Witch in the Chronicles of Narnia series ( 2005 -- 10 ) .