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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Clare McCarthy

Paul Mescal's Oscar nomination bittersweet as his mum gets ready for chemotherapy to battle cancer

Paul Mescal's Oscar nomination today was bittersweet for his family as his mum is preparing to go into hospital for chemotherapy.

The Irish actor, 26, who rose to fame after starring in the hit drama Normal People, was nominated for the Best Actor award at the Oscars, getting the nod for his role in Aftersun.

He is up against fellow Irish actor Colin Farrell who has been nominated in the same category for his role in Banshees of Inisherin.

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