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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Muir

Paul Mescal tears up as he pays tribute to mother Dearbhla at Olivier Awards: ‘I hope you get better soon’

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Paul Mescal gave an emotional speech at the Oliver Awards on Sunday night (2 April), in which he paid tribute to his mother Dearhbla.

The Irish actor, 27, who became known for playing Connell in the BBC adaptation of the Sally Rooney novel Normal People, accepted the Best Actor award for his performance in A Streetcar Named Desire (check out our four-star review here).

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