Andrew Scott admits his recent accolades have been bittersweet as he grieves ... trends now

By his own admission, awards season has been bittersweet for Andrew Scott. 

Currently basking in a flurry of positive reviews for his starring role in a new Netflix adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr. Ripley, Scott recently collected the Critics’ Circle Theatre award for his remarkable performance in a contemporary rendering of Chekhov masterpiece Vanya. 

But the occasion was tinged with sadness for the Irish star, whose devoted mother Nora passed away with a 'sudden illness' in March - shortly before Mother's Day. 

And Scott - who dedicated the award to her memory by telling audience members “she was the source of practically every joyful thing in my life” - admits he felt compelled to immerse himself in work following her recent passing.  

'Well, you know, you have to — life goes on, you manage it day by day,' he told the Sunday Times. 

'It’s very recent, but I certainly can say that so much of it is surprising and unique, and there is so much that I will be able to speak about at some point.' 

A devoted follower of fashion away from screen and stage, Scott admits his love of clothes came from his mother and her passion for the arts. 

'My mother was an art teacher, she was obsessed with all sorts of design,' he recalled. 'She loved jewellery and jewellery design. 

'Anything that is visual, tactile, painting, drawing, is a big passion of mine, so I have tremendous respect for the creativity of designers.' 

Despite the tragedy, Scott has attempted to maintain a positive attitude towards both his personal and professional life. 

'I feel like, as a person, I am quite near my emotions,' he said. 'I cry easily and I laugh easily, and there is nothing more pleasurable to me than laughing.' 

Nora's death was confirmed in a statement on March 9,

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