‘There’s stuff going on at home that is difficult’: Paul Mescal discusses mother’s cancer in radio interview
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Last month, the Normal People and Aftersun star’s sister, singer Nell, tweeted about their mother Dearbhla getting a haircut “in prep for her chemotherapy” the same day it was announced that Mescal received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Speaking in an interview on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Thursday, Mescal said of his Oscar nomination: “It’s all a bit overwhelming, especially for my family. We are going to have a great time as a family, they’re all coming out to in LA.” When asked about his mother having her hair cut for chemo on the same day as the nominations, he said: “The universe works in very interesting ways.” Paul was nominated for his role in Aftersun, alongside Austin Butler, Colin Farrell, Brendan Fraser and Bill Nighy. Paul Mescal and his mother Dearbhla Find the full list of Oscar 2023 nominations here – and find this year’s biggest snubs and surprises here.
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