Joely Richardson: What most recently made you cry?

What most recently made you cry?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

A fixed Guardian Q&A prompt asked directly across respondents and years.

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Recorded Joely Richardson said elsewhere, not written here

Two and a half weeks ago, when a loved one was going away. Separations never get any easier.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2015 source ↗

Others on this question

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Bobby Gillespie Singer and songwriter

When Maradona died, I cried for three days.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 May 2021 source ↗

Sofia Coppola American filmmaker and actress

Two weeks before shooting – after some of our financing dropped out – when the producers said I had to cut a week’s worth of scenes out of my script. I was on location and away from my daughters [currently in middle and high school] who I felt were needing a mother.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 March 2023 source ↗

David Baddiel Comedian and writer

I cry a lot. Especially on planes. What is that about? On a plane, I’ll be in floods at The Good Dinosaur.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 May 2016 source ↗

Andy Murray British professional tennis player, 2005–2024

Driving home on my own, thinking about the last 18 months, which have been really difficult, and getting back to playing tennis again without any pain in my hip. It was happy crying.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2019 source ↗