Andrew Garfield Opens Up About Grief Over His Mother’s Death in Interview With Elmo on Sesame Street

Andrew Garfield has opened up about the the grief he experienced when his mother passed away.

During a segment on Sesame Street, Garfield sat down for a chat with Elmo where he reflected on his mother’s tragic death in 2019 from pancreatic cancer. According to Garfield, losing someone isn’t always negative and he learned how it could be a gift.

“I’m just thinking about my mom today. She passed away not too long ago and you know, I just miss her a lot….," he said. "You know, that sadness is kind of a gift. Kind of a lovely thing to feel in a way, because it means that you really loved somebody when you miss them.”

He continued, “And when I miss someone, when I miss my mom, I remember all the cuddles I used to get from her. All the hugs I used to get from her. It makes me feel close to her when I miss her, in a strange sort of way.”

Garfield added that he’s happy to have all of the memories of his mom and highlighted the joy she brought in not only his life but so many others.

“So, when I miss her, I remember it’s because she made me so happy. So, I can celebrate her and I can miss her at the same time,” said Garfield.

Garfield’s latest film, We Live in Time, in which he stars alongside Florence Pugh, is currently in theaters. The film chronicles a couple’s relationship over the course of a ten-year period.