By his own admission, awards season has been bittersweet for Andrew Scott.
Scott, currently enjoying an avalanche of positive reviews for his starring role in a new Netflix adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley, recently received the Critics’ Circle Theater Award for his notable performance in a contemporary interpretation of the play Chekhov’s teacher, Vanya.
But the occasion was tinged with sadness for the Irish star, whose devoted mother Nora died of a “sudden illness” in March, shortly before Mother’s Day.
And Scott, who dedicated the award to her memory by telling audience members that “she was the source of virtually all the happy things in my life,” admits he felt compelled to immerse himself in work following her recent death.
“Well, you know, you have to… life goes on, you take it day by day,” he told the sunday time.
By his own admission, awards season has been bittersweet for Andrew Scott as he mourns the death of his devoted mother Nora.
Nora’s death was confirmed in a statement on March 9, with relatives adding that she died on Thursday, March 7 surrounded by her family at St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin.
Scott with his parents Jim and Nora (left) and older sister Sarah (right) in an undated photo. Scott dedicated his Critics’ Circle Theater Award to Nora’s memory
“It’s very recent, but I can certainly say that a lot of it is surprising and unique, and there’s a lot that I’ll be able to talk about at some point.”
Scott, a devoted follower of fashion off screen and stage, admits that his love of clothing came from his mother and her passion for the arts.
“My mother was an art teacher and was obsessed with all kinds of design,” he recalls. ‘She loved jewelry and jewelry design.
“Anything that is visual, tactile, painting, drawing, is a great passion for me, so I have enormous respect for the creativity of designers.”
Despite the tragedy, Scott has tried to maintain a positive attitude toward both his personal and professional life.
“I feel like, as a person, I’m pretty close to my emotions,” he said. “I cry easily and laugh easily, and there is nothing more pleasant for me than to laugh.”
Nora’s death was confirmed in a statement on March 9, with relatives adding that she died on Thursday, March 7 surrounded by her family at St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin.
An obituary said: “It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Nora Scott (nee Boyle), beloved wife of Jim, mother of Sarah, Andrew and Hannah.
Scott recently received the Critics’ Circle Theater Award for his notable performance in a contemporary interpretation of Chekhov’s masterpiece Vanya (pictured).
Scott dedicated the award to her memory telling audience members that “she was the source of virtually all the happy things in my life.”
‘Scott, Sandymount, Dublin, formerly Omagh Co. Tyrone, 7th March 2024 peacefully surrounded by her loving family and best friend Anne, at St Vincent’s Hospital following a sudden illness.
“Nora will be deeply missed by her loving husband Jim, her loving children Sarah, Andrew and Hannah.”
In 2018, Nora revealed that Anthony Hopkins sent her “over three dozen red roses” after discovering she was sick while talking to Scott on the set of King Lear.
Hopkins, 86, starred in the BBC’s Shakespeare adaptation as an ‘English Stalin’ with Scott playing Edgar, who becomes Lear’s secret protector.
She told RTE’s Ryan Tubridy at the time: “There were probably over three dozen red roses and stuck to them was a little card from Anthony saying, ‘Go well, sending you hugs’ and all sorts of things.” “.
‘I was thrilled to receive such a gift and for the kind thought that promoted it.
‘Now that I have recovered, I can enjoy these exquisite roses that adorn our living room. “It was such a beautiful gift.”
The actor is currently enjoying a flood of positive reviews for his starring role in a new Netflix adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley.
In January, Scott and his co-star Paul Mescal admitted that they weren’t too keen on having their family members see their new movie, the gay drama All Of Us Strangers.
In January, Scott and his co-star Paul Mescal admitted that they weren’t too keen on having their family members see their new movie, the gay drama All Of Us Strangers.
The film stars Scott as a screenwriter who returns to his childhood home and forms a relationship with a mysterious neighbor, played by 27-year-old Mescal.
The film features several intimate scenes between the actors that the couple discussed during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show.
When asked if their families had seen the film yet, Mescal said: “With the Irish release, trying to allocate tickets to all the uncles and aunts is a tricky business.
‘You’ve seen my butt before, but I’d say there’s something more to this movie!’
Scott added: “I don’t want to be there when my parents see it!”