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Morton: Foster mum preferred Hathaway's performance
2 Aug
Summary
- Samantha Morton's foster mother critiqued her role.
- Her foster mother praised Anne Hathaway's performance.
- Morton attributes her humility to her care background.
Samantha Morton's foster mother offered a blunt assessment of her role in "The Odyssey," favoring Anne Hathaway's performance as Penelope. Morton, who spent her childhood in Nottinghamshire care homes, shared this feedback, highlighting her foster mother's praise for Hathaway.
Morton, who has previously spoken about overcoming childhood trauma including abuse, revealed that "trauma is a constant battle." She recently lost her sister and father, and continues to cope with these profound losses.
The Bafta-winning actor received the Bafta Fellowship award in 2024, dedicating it to "every child in care, or who has been in care and who didn't survive." Morton has been vocal about the inadequacy of the care system.
Morton, known for her Oscar-nominated roles, is now a mother to three children. Her daughter, Esmé Creed-Miles, is also an actor. The film "The Odyssey" features a star-studded cast.
