Anna Paquin speaks out after revealing 'difficult' health issues affecting her mobility
Anna Paquin has been overwhelmed by the support she has received after she was photographed using a stick to help herself walk on Wednesday.
The 41-year-old hasn't been photographed on the red carpet since October 2022 and stunned onlookers when she arrived at a screening of her new film in NYC. a little light, Walking with the help of a stick.
On the programme, Anna revealed that she had suffered a “difficult” two years due to undiagnosed health problems, which had affected her speech and mobility.
Although she hasn't gone into further detail about her situation, in a new interview she expressed gratitude for the love she has received.
“I've been exceptionally impressed and touched by people showing that they care and are interested and kind,” she said. entertainment tonight,
He added: “At some point, I'll probably elaborate on my platform in my own words. I'm really grateful for the support.”
Despite her health problems, Anna looked incredible at the screening wearing a structured black dress with matching tights, ankle boots and a black stick.
true Blood The star was joined by her husband Stephen Moyer, 54, who directed the new indie drama, in which Anna plays the lead role.
© Getty Images“He's my favorite person to play with,” she said. PeopleHe added, “I'm not usually emotional when it comes to work.”
Anna plays Ella, an alcoholic mother who moves back in with her father after losing custody of her two children – a role she admits she found challenging.
“I know (the acting method) works for some people, but it's not really realistic if you're going home to your kids. You have to be a human being and whatnot,” Anna, who has 13-year-old twins Charlie and Poppy with Stephen, explained.
© Getty ImagesHowever, she found that having her husband behind the camera worked in her favor. “You are exceptionally talented,” he told her during their joint interview.
He said, “You think in images and storytelling and camera angles, and you know the ins and outs of every single aspect of making a movie or a TV show. It's really fascinating. I find talent sexy.”
Stephen also praised his wife's performance and admitted that he thought she was perfect for the role.
© Getty Images“When I read this, you were the first person I immediately thought of, because there were very few people in my class who I knew would dive into the complexity that Ella's character needed .To reside,” he said.
“He's quite a broken character and he's quite a broken soul.”
He joked, “The age of 39 was written into the script. You were 39 when we were shooting, so if I had cast anyone else, my husband would have been thrown in jail.”
© PA ImagesWhen they're not working together, Anna and Stefan are busy raising their daughters out of the spotlight. She previously explained, “Everyone chooses what's appropriate for their family. There are certain aspects of one's personal life that are fun and cute and not too revealing.” People,
“They're only 11 years old. But I think it's important to protect them as much as possible and let them be as young as they are without documenting every single moment of their lives.”
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