BAFTA nominee Jessie Buckley says playing a struggling mother in The Lost Daughter has helped her redefine motherhood.
The 32-year-old actress plays the younger version of Olivia Coleman’s character Leda in the BAFTA and Oscar nominated film which explores the character’s struggles to adjust to becoming a mother and briefly abandons her children.
The gritty drama has been praised by critics and applauded for showing a side to motherhood that some might find difficult – a fact that is not lost on film star Jessie.
Reflecting on her own upbringing, the actress says it is important that unexpected stories of motherhood are portrayed on screen.
Jessie told Refinery29: “I’m the eldest of five, my mum has four girls and one boy – and when she watched the film I felt she took a huge sigh of relief, and felt so part of this common experience that had never really been spoken about.
“It made me proud to be her daughter, and speaking this truth.
“It’s the secret of the real f***ed-up-ness, chaos, brilliance and struggle of what it is to be a woman and a lover and daughter.”
She added: “Maybe what we consider a good mother isn’t necessarily the mother that stays, or the mother that’s there to pick you up every day on time.”
Jessie is nominated in the Best Actress in a Supporting Role category for the awards show and will battled against Caitriona Balfe, Ariana DeBose, Ann Dowd, Aunjanue Ellis and Ruth Negga for the award.
Sunday night’s event is expected to be more low key than usual as the glitzy event takes place amid concerns over Russia ’s invasion of Ukraine which has sparked a humanitarian crisis in Europe.
Bosses have warned stars attending to avoid outlandish outfits and it is expected the event will include a more somber tone.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Several senior showbiz agents have advised stars to dress respectably, amid fears attention-grabbing dresses and suits would appear distasteful in light of the Ukraine conflict.
“The last thing they want is something like Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress or anything too controversial.”
Meanwhile, organisers are said to be “disappointed” after Prince William confirmed he will not attend this years’ event amid the crisis in Ukraine.
A source told the Mirror: "Prince William is always a huge draw, not least as it's the first year back in person after the pandemic."
They added: "But BAFTA were told that diary constraints precluded him from attending in person this year. It's such a shame and everyone is very disappointed."
The Prince has reportedly pre-recorded a message that will be included during the course of the evening’s events instead.
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