News about Samantha Morton

TV trailblazer Kay Mellor who created Band Of Gold and Fat Friends leaves £13.2million to her family after dying aged 72

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 8, 2024
One of Britain's finest TV writers and a trailblazer for British working class drama over the past three decades, Mellor died suddenly in May 2022, just days after her 71st birthday. Writing hit series after hit series including Band of Gold, Playing the Field, Fat Friends and The Syndicate, she earned an OBE in 2009 and was awarded the Writers Guild Award for Outstanding Contribution to Writing in 2014. Her work helped transformed the careers of many young British stars including James Corden , Jude Law , Samantha Morton and Ruth Jones, who said at the time: 'British television has lost one of its greats'.

Samantha Morton was raised in care homes and saved by a love of acting, but she owes it to her job to watch Ken Loach's Kes at school

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 19, 2024
Samantha, 46, dedicated her Bafta Fellowship to every child in care, or who has been in care but didn't recover, watched Prince William and a few others.' The much-loved actress and producer was notably emotional as she collected the film awards' highest accolade from producer David Heyman, who coproduced Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. 'I dedicate this award to every child in care, or who has been in care, and who did not recover,' she told the adoring audience in the Royal Festival Hall and watching at home. Sam, a Nottingham-born child and youth worker, was'saved' by acting, describing Ken Loach's Kes at school as a lightning bolt moment that inspired her to pursue it as a career. She lived with her coal miner father, who beat her from the age of three and was in and out of care homes from the age of eight, where she sexually assaulted her. She has expressed genuine sorrow for her perpetrators because she wants to experience life's many joys, including family and work. Samantha played in Soldier Soldier (right) after attending a drama company aged 13, and she became a household name after appearing in Minority Report with Tom Cruise, who led tributes to her last night.

Meg Bellamy of the Crown appears worlds away from her Kate Middleton alter-ego as she puts on a fab thigh-high split at the Vogue afterparty, in a black gown with a dramatic thigh-high split

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 19, 2024
On Sunday night, Meg Bellamy looked worlds away from her The Crown Prince Kate Middleton at the star-studded British Vogue and Tiffany & Co BAFTAs afterparty in Annabel's in London. While leaving the private members' club in Berkeley Square in Berkeley Square, the actress, 21, exhibited her toned figure as she put on a soaring thigh-high split. With her brunette locks chopped into a sleek bob, the Netflix actress boosted her height in a pair of black satin high heels and sported a new hairstyle.

As she leaves Netflix's BAFTAs party in massive heels, FKA twigs gets a helping hand down the stairs from doting boyfriend Jordan Hemingway

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 19, 2024
As they left the Netflix BAFTAs afterparty at Chiltern Firehouse on Sunday night, FKA twigs enjoyed a sweet moment with boyfriend Jordan Hemingway. As he assiduously helped her navigate the staircases in her regal platform heels, the British hitmaker, 36, looked adored with Jordan, 32. Twigs, whose real name is Tahliah Debrett Barnett, was no doubt allies out as she attended the British Vogue and Tiffany & Co afterparty at Annabel's earlier this month.

Daisy Edgar-Jones wows in a plunging mini dress as she makes red carpet debut with boyfriend Ben Seed at Netflix's BAFTAs afterparty

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 19, 2024
Daisy Edgar-Jones spent the rest of the day at Ben Seed's 2024 BAFTA Awards cosied up with Netflix, despite being smitten with him. The couple, who have been dating since the summer, cuffed up to one another as they took a series of snaps at the bash. Daisy, 25, wowed in a plunging mini dress that showcased her amazing figure, with its daring neckline and thigh-skimming hem.

Samantha Morton parties with Lily James as she celebrates her BAFTA fellowship at Netflix bash

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 19, 2024
At the Netflix 2024 BAFTA Awards after-party at Chiltern Firehouse on Sunday evening, the actress looked over the moon and beamed in snaps alongside Lily James. The producer, 46, received the highest award from the British film academy, the Bafta fellowship, and dedicated it to children in care. The actress grinned from ear to ear as she wowed in a stunning black lace dress, recognizing her achievement.

BAFTAs 2024: Samantha Morton dedicates her British film academy fellowship to 'every child in care, or who has been in care and who didn't survive'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 18, 2024
The English actress and director, 46, received the prestigious award from producer David Heyman, who appeared on Fantastic Beasts. Samantha was emotional as she accepted the fellowship at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, and described the achievement as 'nothing short of a miracle.' The actress, who grew up in foster care, paid tribute to Ken Loach's 1969 film Kes, saying she'forever changed'. I recognized myself and others like me on television,' Samantha said.

Samantha Morton's 'extraordinary' 30 years as an actress is set to be honoured with a BAFTA Fellowship

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 7, 2024
The award is the highest accolade given out in recognition of outstanding achievement in television and film. Samantha Morton's 'extrordinary' 30 years of acting work is expected to be honoured with a BAFTA Fellowship. On February 18, the actress, 46, will receive the gong at the EE BAFTA Film Awards in Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: In their Christmas card, Duke Edward and Duchess of Edinburgh Prince Edward and Sophie salute Ukraine

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 18, 2023
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: King Charles and Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales have unveiled their Christmas portraits to a lot of acclaim - and they are not the only royals keen to spread a bit of festive cheer. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's Christmas card, I can reveal, has put themselves front and center, underlining the firm's solid reputation. A smiling Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, were photographed in my exclusive image of the card, taken back in March, enjoying a performance by the Ukrainian choir in Edinburgh on the day they were given their new names.

From our picks of the week and the hottest new launches to the most anticipated films hitting theaters, our ultimate guide to what to watch this weekend

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 8, 2023
Check out our analysts' picks of the best films and shows to watch On Demand right now, from thrilling thrillers to festive fantasies. This weekend, the experts have chosen their top ten shows to watch as well as ten new launches. We've also included our reviews of the hottest new cinemas debuts in case that wasn't enough. To find out what to watch this weekend, read on.

Samantha Morton claims disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein tried to destroy her career after she turned down a part in his romantic comedy

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 26, 2023
Samantha Morton, an actress, has said Harvey Weinstein attempted to end her career early in her twenties by threatening to ensure she would't work again' after she turned down an offer to star Kate Hudson, Stuary Townsend, and Frances O'Connor in her 2000 romantic comedy About Adam, starring Deborah Ferguson. On The Louis Theroux Podcast, she recalled: "I don't like it." I think the film is very misogynistic, and I don't want to be involved in it."

"I Will Treasure This" is Brendan Fraser's Best Actor award from 2023, a salute

www.popsugar.co.uk, February 27, 2023
Brendan Fraser couldn't hold back the tears as he accepted the 2023 SAG Award for best leading actor in a film for his role in "The Whale" on February 26th. As he gazed at the trophy itself, a statue of an actor, Fraser joked around. "This is great, a sort of naked man making up his mind to smile or frown," he joked. "You know, like an actor." He continued, "I will treasure this," he said pointing to the monument. "But not more than what I treasured that I used to hold in my wallet," I said. This was my SAG card, which I earned in 1991. It made me feel like I belonged to a certain place. We're actors, but we all want to seem as though we belong to a tribe. And here's where I found out that I was not a member of the United States.

Samantha Morton, 45, cuts a chic figure at the 25th British Independent Film Awards 2022

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 4, 2022
Samantha Morton made a chic figure at the British Independent Film Awards in London on Sunday. The actor, 45, was awed before being given the Richard Harris Award to recognize her contribution to the film industry. She looked gorgeous in a silk green printed dress

Watch a trailer for Brendan Fraser's "The Whale," Brendan Fraser's Comeback Film

www.popsugar.co.uk, November 8, 2022
"The Whale," starring Brendan Fraser in his comeback role, is available here. On Monday, A24 released the first video of Fraser and his costars in the drama. Darren Aronofsky's film is based on Samuel D. Hunter's play of the same name, who also wrote the screenplay. "A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity struggles to reunite with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at happiness," A24 says in a summary of the film. Fraser's Charlie left his family for his gay friend, who died, according to the film's source material. He used binge eating to cope with his depression.

Samantha Morton is working on her debut album with record label boss behind Adele and The Prodigy

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 29, 2022
Samantha Morton has stepped into music as she prepares to debut her debut album. In a recent interview with Vogue, the Oscar nominee - who is now wowing US audiences with spectacular turns in Tales of the Walking Dead and The Serpent Queen - talked about the exciting new venture. Samantha, 45, has it's unknown if she'll be on the stage again, though she has previously shown her outstanding vocal skills in the 1997 film Under the Skin, singing the Gilbert O'Sullivan song Alone Again (Naturally).

Entertainment, drama, sci-fi & fantasy, and so much more that is coming to our screens soon

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 16, 2022
A collection of the best TV shows on fall has been compiled by a weekend magazine. They have compiled a list of the best shows from various genres, including sci-fi and drama. Strictly Come Dancing, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here (pictured left), Wednesday (pictured right) and This England (pictured top center) are among the shows planned for the forthcoming season.

After tearing up during The Whale premiere in Venice, Brendan Fraser smiled at JFK Airport

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 7, 2022
When Brendan Fraser landed at JFK Airport in New York City on Monday, he was yelling from ear to ear. The 53-year-old SAG Award winner for his trans-Atlantic flight from Italy was dressed in head-to-toe black clothing. Brendan is still beaming over his Hollywood comeback following the worldwide premiere of The Whale, in which he plays Charlie, a gay 600lb English teacher who wants to reconnect with his daughter.

In The Mummy Returns, Dwayne Johnson thanks Brendan Fraser for his contribution to his film career

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 6, 2022
Johnson is raving about Fraser's big comeback film, The Whale, just over 20 years after one of Brendan Fraser's hit movies The Mummy Returns helped launch Dwayne Johnson's film career. During a six-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for his forthcoming film The Whale directed by Darren Aronofsky, the 53-year-old Fraser made headlines over the holiday weekend for getting emotional. While focusing on how he helped start his film career, the 50-year-old Johnson posted a video of Fraser getting the standing ovation.

Samantha Morton will lead the Burning Girls, a film starring Ruby Stokes of Bridgerton

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 5, 2022
Samantha Morton and Bridgerton's Ruby Stokes appear in the forthcoming Paramount+ series The Burning Girls. According to Deadline, double Oscar nominee Morton, 45, will take the lead role in the program, which is based on CJ Tudor's 2021 novel. Morton played Jack Brooks, a single parent whose memory is haunted by a tragedy from her past, as well as her husband's death.