Anna Paquin has caused concern among her fans after arriving on the red carpet with mobility problems.
The 41-year-old Oscar-winning star used a cane while attending the premiere of her new movie, A Bit of Light, with her husband and former True Blood co-star Stephen Moyer on Wednesday (April 3). It was Anna Paquin’s first public appearance since the film had its festival premiere in October 2022.
The Oscar winner has been suffering from undiagnosed health problems for the past two years that affect her mobility and speech. The actress wore a black dress, and black shoes and carried a cane for assistance during the premiere.
“It’s not easy,” Paquin told People, citing difficulty speaking as well as needing a cane to walk. However, a source told the outlet that the actress is expected to make a full recovery.
Despite her health concerns, Anna Paquin says she considers herself fortunate to get to do what she loves.
“My first love was independent filmmaking,” she said. “That’s how I got into the film industry. I was working with people who wanted to tell stories and tell them with honesty and truth.” Also read – Jackee Harry and Tia Mowry, celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sister, Sister.
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When asked about the keys to a successful marriage, the couple, told People that they don’t have any secrets to share.
“I think liking each other helps you grow,“ Moyer jokes.
“Plus, we love what we do,“ says Paquin. “And we met doing what we loved, so it would never be awkward for our work lives because that’s how we met “
Director Stephen Moyer first met Paquin when she starred in the Showtime vampire hit “True Blood.” Not only Their characters fell in love but they also fell in love in real life and got married in 2010.
“A Bit of Light” Movie Insight
This poignant and emotionally surprising film begins with Ella (Anna Paquin) in the pit. She’s newly sober but also bitter and frustrated, spending her days bickering with her concerned but helpless father (Ray Winstone).
Ella’s mother died of cancer and her father was an alcoholic. And Ella started drinking so much that she lost control, and took her anger out on her young daughters – until she handed her over to her ex-husband.
At the playground, she meets Neil (Luca Hogan, in a memorable debut), a quirky and precocious teenage boy, who restores Ella’s hope.
“A Bit of Light” is adapted from a play by Rebecca Callard