In a heartfelt conversation with Elmo, Andrew Garfield shared his emotions about his late mother while promoting his upcoming film We Live In Time. The actor, who has been busy with the film’s promotional activities, spoke candidly about the profound impact of his mother’s death. In the touching video interview, Andrew revealed how much he misses his mother, describing the sadness he feels as a ‘gift’. His vulnerability and sincerity resonated deeply with viewers. (Also read: Florence Pugh gets emotional at the We Live in Time premiere at TIFF: ‘Watching it…’)
During the conversation, Andrew shared that Elmo was his mother’s favorite character. He began, “I’m just thinking about my mom today. She passed away not too long ago and you know, I just miss her a lot.” Lynn Garfield, Andrew’s mother, succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 2019.
Andrew continued, “Sadness is kind of a gift. It’s kind of a lovely thing to feel in a way, because it means that you really loved somebody when you miss them. And when I miss someone, when I miss my mom, I remember all the cuddles I used to get from her. All the hugs I used to get from her. It makes me feel close to her when I miss her, in a strange sort of way.”
Elmo, expressing gratitude for Andrew’s honesty, said he would keep Andrew’s mother in his thoughts. The actor, visibly moved, appreciated the sentiment, especially since Elmo was a cherished character for his mother.
Andrew Garfield stars alongside Florence Pugh in the romantic comedy We Live In Time, directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker John Crowley. The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, explores a couple’s relationship over a decade. It was released widely in theaters on October 18.
