What most recently made you cry?

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In 2001, when my eldest son died.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 June 2026 source ↗

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David Hasselhoff American actor, singer, and television personality
This morning, reading a memorial card I wrote for my mother.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 April 2009 source ↗
Heidi Klum German-American model and TV host
Three days ago, when my makeup artist poked me in the eye.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 April 2016 source ↗
Bobbi Brown
I teared up when I did a voiceover for my memoir while talking about my mother-in-law, whom I adored and miss so much.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 October 2025 source ↗

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