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Tilda Swinton attends the premiere of A Bigger Splash on Oct. 21, 2015 in London.
Tilda Swinton attends the premiere of A Bigger Splash on Oct. 21, 2015 in London.Danny Martindale—Getty Images
By Kenneth Bachor
Tilda Swinton is seen as Lena in Caravaggio in 1986.
Tilda Swinton as Lena in Caravaggio in 1986. Cinevista
Tilda Swinton, left, and director Ken Russell are seen at the Cannes Film Festival to present their film Aria in Cannes, France in May 1987.
Tilda Swinton, left, and director Ken Russell at the Cannes Film Festival for their film Aria in Cannes, France in May 1987. Richard Blanshard—Getty Images
Tilda Swinton attends the Orlando New York City Premiere on June 2, 1993 in New York City.
Tilda Swinton attends the Orlando New York City Premiere on June 2, 1993 in New York City. Ron Galella—Getty Images
Tilda Swinton is pictured sleeping in a glass box as part of an exhibition called "The Maybe" at the Serpentine Gallery on Sept. 4, 1995 in London.
Tilda Swinton sleeps in a glass box as part of an exhibition called "The Maybe" at the Serpentine Gallery on Sept. 4, 1995 in London.Andrew Winning—AFP/Getty Images
From left: Leonardo Dicaprio, Virginie Ledoyen, Guillaume Canet, and Tilda Swinton are pictured at the premiere of The Beach in Berlin on Feb 13, 2000.
From left: Leonardo Dicaprio, Virginie Ledoyen, Guillaume Canet, and Tilda Swinton at the premiere of The Beach in Berlin on Feb 13, 2000.Franziska Krug—Getty Images
Tilda Swinton arrives at the Palme d'Or Award Ceremony at the 54th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 20, 2001.
Tilda Swinton arrives at the Palme d'Or Award Ceremony at the 54th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 20, 2001.Evan Agostini—Getty Images
Tilda Swinton attends the premiere of Adaptationon Dec. 3, 2002 in Westwood, Calif.
Tilda Swinton attends the premiere of Adaptation on Dec. 3, 2002 in Westwood, Calif.Vince Bucci—Getty Images
Malcom McLaren, second from left, Tilda Swinton, and Viktor & Rolf are seen on Aug. 10, 2003 in Paris.
Malcom McLaren, second from left, Tilda Swinton, and Viktor & Rolf on Aug. 10, 2003 in Paris. Bertrand Rindoff Petroff—Getty Images
Tilda Swinton and Ewan McGregor are seen during the Young Adam premiere in New York City on Oct. 8, 2003.
Tilda Swinton and Ewan McGregor during the Young Adam premiere in New York City on Oct. 8, 2003.Gregory Pace—Getty Images
Tilda Swinton is seen as Gabriel in Constantine in 2005.
Tilda Swinton as Gabriel in Constantine in 2005.Warner Bros. Pictures
Tilda Swinton is seen as Jadis, the White Witch, in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in 2005.
Tilda Swinton as Jadis, the White Witch, in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in 2005.Buena Vista Pictures
Tilda Swinton is pictured in Michael Clayton in 2007.
Tilda Swinton as Karen Crowder in Michael Clayton in 2007.Warner Bros.
Tilda Swinton is pictured onstage during the 80th Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 24, 2008 in Los Angeles.
Tilda Swinton onstage during the 80th Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 24, 2008 in Los Angeles.Michael Caulfield—Getty Images
From left, Brad Pitt, Tilda Swinton, and George Clooney pose before the screening of Burn After Reading in Venice, Italy on Aug. 27, 2008.
From left: Brad Pitt, Tilda Swinton, and George Clooney pose before the screening of Burn After Reading in Venice, Italy on Aug. 27, 2008. Damien Meyer—AFP/Getty Images
Tilda Swinton is seen onstage during the Cesar Film Awards on Feb. 27, 2009 in Paris.
Tilda Swinton onstage during the Cesar Film Awards on Feb. 27, 2009 in Paris. Pascal Le Segretain—Getty Images
Tilda Swinton is pictured as Eva Khatchadourian in We Need to Talk About Kevin in 2011.
Tilda Swinton as Eva Khatchadourian in We Need to Talk About Kevin in 2011.Oscilloscope Laboratories
From left, Quentin Tarantino, Tilda Swinton and Marilyn Manson attend the "I Am Love" reception on Jan. 13, 2011 in West Hollywood, Calif.
From left: Quentin Tarantino, Tilda Swinton and Marilyn Manson attend the I Am Love reception on Jan. 13, 2011 in West Hollywood, Calif.Craig Barritt—Getty Images
Tilda Swinton in 2012 photographed as an honoree for that year's TIME 100.
Tilda Swinton in 2012 photographed as an honoree for that year's TIME 100.Peter Hapak for TIME
Elton John and Tilda Swinton are seen during the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Elton John and Tilda Swinton during the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, Calif.Paul Drinkwater—Getty Images
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From left: Jason Schwartzman, Bruce Willis, Wes Anderson, Edward Norton, Tilda Swinton, and Bill Murray promote Moonrise Kingdom at the 65th Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2012 in Cannes, France. Alberto Pizzoli—AFP/Getty Images
Tilda Swinton and David Bowie are pictured in a still from Bowie's video for "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)."
Tilda Swinton and David Bowie in a still from Bowie's video for "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)" in 2013.Black Dog Films
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Sandro Kopp, left, and Tilda Swinton, right, attend the private viewing for the David Bowie Is exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum on March 20, 2013 in London.Dave M. Benett—Getty Images
Tilda Swinton is pictured as Madame Céline Villeneuve Desgoffe und Taxis in The Grand Budapest Hotel in 2014.
Tilda Swinton as Madame Céline Villeneuve Desgoffe und Taxis in The Grand Budapest Hotel in 2014.Fox Searchlight Pictures
Tilda Swinton is pictured as Dianna in Trainwreck in 2015.
Tilda Swinton as Dianna in Trainwreck in 2015. Universal Pictures
Tilda Swinton attends the premiere of A Bigger Splash on Oct. 21, 2015 in London.
Tilda Swinton attends the premiere of A Bigger Splash on Oct. 21, 2015 in London.Danny Martindale—Getty Images

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