The actor opens up about how his “Eyes of Tammy Faye” co-star paused filming to allow him precious final moments with his mother.
Andrew Garfield recently shared an emotional story of how Jessica Chastain, his co-star in The Eyes of Tammy Faye, helped him through a personal tragedy. In a candid interview with PEOPLE, Garfield revealed how Chastain and Searchlight Pictures rearranged the movie’s filming schedule to allow him to visit his mother, Lynn, before she passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2019.
“What was amazing was that Jessica and [Searchlight’s David Greenbaum] put filming on hold so that I could go back [to England] and be with my mom for 10 days,” Garfield recalled, expressing immense gratitude for the compassionate gesture. His mother’s illness was taking a heavy toll on him, and Chastain’s support gave him the precious opportunity to spend those final days with her. “I’m really very grateful for that time with her.”
Garfield also remembered another poignant moment when co-star Vincent D’Onofrio urged him to make the trip back home. “He had his own experience with a loss he couldn’t make it back for. He told me, ‘Go. You got to go.’ That was the final nudge I needed.”
In a separate conversation with Sesame Street’s Elmo that went viral, Garfield reflected on his grief, offering advice to young viewers: “It’s okay to miss someone because it means you really loved them.” He went on to describe how, despite his sadness, he cherishes the memories of his mother’s love and care.
Garfield and Chastain shared a unique bond while filming The Eyes of Tammy Faye, which allowed for deep, meaningful conversations about life and loss. Chastain, who won the Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Tammy Faye Messner, was a source of comfort during Garfield’s difficult time. “I’m really very grateful for that time with her,” he said. “It was a time when my mum was really sick and ultimately passed away.”
Garfield’s touching account of his co-stars’ support highlights not only his personal loss but the compassion that emerged from his professional relationships. His story underscores the importance of kindness and empathy in times of grief, and how the bonds we form can provide unexpected comfort when we need it most.
The actor opens up about how his “Eyes of Tammy Faye” co-star paused filming to allow him precious final moments with his mother.
Andrew Garfield recently shared an emotional story of how Jessica Chastain, his co-star in The Eyes of Tammy Faye, helped him through a personal tragedy. In a candid interview with PEOPLE, Garfield revealed how Chastain and Searchlight Pictures rearranged the movie’s filming schedule to allow him to visit his mother, Lynn, before she passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2019.
“What was amazing was that Jessica and [Searchlight’s David Greenbaum] put filming on hold so that I could go back [to England] and be with my mom for 10 days,” Garfield recalled, expressing immense gratitude for the compassionate gesture. His mother’s illness was taking a heavy toll on him, and Chastain’s support gave him the precious opportunity to spend those final days with her. “I’m really very grateful for that time with her.”
Garfield also remembered another poignant moment when co-star Vincent D’Onofrio urged him to make the trip back home. “He had his own experience with a loss he couldn’t make it back for. He told me, ‘Go. You got to go.’ That was the final nudge I needed.”
In a separate conversation with Sesame Street’s Elmo that went viral, Garfield reflected on his grief, offering advice to young viewers: “It’s okay to miss someone because it means you really loved them.” He went on to describe how, despite his sadness, he cherishes the memories of his mother’s love and care.
Garfield and Chastain shared a unique bond while filming The Eyes of Tammy Faye, which allowed for deep, meaningful conversations about life and loss. Chastain, who won the Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Tammy Faye Messner, was a source of comfort during Garfield’s difficult time. “I’m really very grateful for that time with her,” he said. “It was a time when my mum was really sick and ultimately passed away.”
Garfield’s touching account of his co-stars’ support highlights not only his personal loss but the compassion that emerged from his professional relationships. His story underscores the importance of kindness and empathy in times of grief, and how the bonds we form can provide unexpected comfort when we need it most.
