Tilda joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, which became a door to her to enter into the movie industry. She began acting profession from 1980. She debuted in the screen from the movie Caravaggio. Later she featured as the role of a ruthless lawyer in the movie Michael Clayton. The movie became a major turning point, which titled her an Oscar.
Additionally, Tilda Swinton debuted in the TV series through Zastrozzi. Her diligent and well-appreciated performances are in TV series such as Screenplay, The Somme, Shakespeare: The Animated Tales, Vision of Heaven and Hell and much more.
Swinton outstanding performance earned her BAFTA Awards twice, BIFA Award and nominated for Golden Globe Award thrice, European Film Award for Best Actress. Moreover, She was also Awarded Richard Harris Award by the British Independent Film Award as well as Richard Harris Award for her contribution to the British Film Industry.
Despite Tilda successful acting career, She has collaborated with the fashion designer Viktor & Rolf. She was a member of the jury at the 38th Berlin International Film Festival and 18th Moscow International Film Festival. Swinton is also a founder of the film festival Ballerina Ballroom Cinema of Dreams.
Looking at her personal life, Tilda Swinton was the spouse of John Byrne; Scottish playwright and artist from 1995 to 2003. The couple gave birth to twins children, Honor and Xavier Swinton Byrne. the couple divorce after spending eight years of marital relationship but the reason for their separation is still unknown.
Currently, Swinton is in the relationship with a German born New Zealanders painter, Sandro Kopp since 2004. They are living together happily along with their children in the Nairn home located in the Highland region of Scotland.
57 years of age, The Oscar-winning actress, Tilda Swinton earns the good sum of money from her professional career. She has earned wide recognition and wealth after featuring in several movies and TV series. It is estimated that her current net worth is around $10 Million by which she finances her living.