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Carla Feric

Jamie Bell on the difficulties of parenthood: ‘I understand why my father left’

The award-winning actor said being a father is ‘the hardest role I’ll ever play’ (Jeff Moore/PA) - (PA Archive)

Jamie Bell has reflected on the difficulties of being a parent, saying “I understand why my father left”.

The award-winning actor has been outspoken about his childhood and being raised by a single mother, after his father walked out on her while she was pregnant.

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