passed away on October 31, 2022. And the role hit close to home, as it left Bettany wondering how different his father's life could have been. I love taking walks and getting outside.'. BETTANY As I get older, I have found I need a very good reason to go to dark places for the purposes of entertaining people. Paul Bettany is an English actor. She said: 'I'm good, I'm being employed here, and we're waiting until we can go back to work, 'I love England and I will jump to any opportunity to be locked down here instead of LA. Her speciality is classical history. "I don't see money or a particular status as an actor as a goal but I want to do the best work I can in as interesting a range of roles as I can. He recalled: '(It was) manic. His father Thane Bettany was an actor, drama teacher and dancer but he passed away in 2015, and his mother Anne Kettle worked mostly in theatres as a teacher, singer as well as a stage manager. The two were constantly going back and forth with their feelings for each other, so fans finally got what they wanted when the two were married. passed away on September 7, 2022. He said 'You're done, you're done in this town.'". "That was the end of family life from that point, as often happens in families where's there's a death of a child," the actor confessed. Keeping Matthew as the poster boy of gay-hate crime and ignoring the full tragedy of his story has been the agenda of many gay-movement leaders, he says. My mum and dad were teachers and I was . The horrific killing of Matthew Shepard in 1998 is widely seen as one of the worst anti-gay hate crimes in American history. However, Bettany "was left devastated when his little brother fell from the roof of a sports hall on the school complex and died," according to The Sun. The "truly magnificent home [was] designed for comfort and luxury," noted the outlet, adding that it features "an elegant English garden, plus 2-3 other terraces on the river," while a "formal parlor floor has an astounding living room with floor-to-ceiling windows leading to a custom-designed wrought-iron terrace and one of the finest formal dining rooms." Matthew Bettany was born in 1979, to Thane Bettany and Anne Kettle. Apr 22, 2019, 10:48 AM. Thankfully for Bettany, that wasn't true and he has been able to continue to bring in likely lucrative paychecks. Indeed, GQ also pointed out that "in person, Bettany is thoughtful and forthright, alternating between statue-still, sphynx-like observations from behind tinted glasses and leaning-forward non-negotiable philosophies." He had an accident, and it was miserable. What did Matthew Henson do as a child? Bettany does this often; unfurling in surprising, often devastating candour only to brush it off with a casual word. Matthew was born into an affluent family and had attended state school in Casper, Wyoming. His fatherThane Bettany split from his mother Anne in 1993 after 25 years of marriage. Instead we remain committed to honouring Matthews memory and refuse to be intimidated by those who seek to tarnish it. Bettany met his wife Jennifer Connelly on the A Beautiful Mind set in 2001, per People. He realises now that some of these choices denigrated the brand and made it that much harder to get work. And Im a bit more relaxed, Bettany says. People object to the idea of the book, rather than what is in the book, says Jimenez. In addition, he has two siblings: Matthew Bettany and Sarah Bettany. Paul is set for a return to the big screen in the new Avengers movie, playing android V.I.S.I.O.N. When Bettany was 16 years old, he lost his brother, Matthew, in a freak accident. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Vera is such a long job - it's five months - but one of the reasons why it's so nice to go back is because of Brenda. I was very close to my brother. "I was so shattered by what happened I reckon it took me something like 10 years to get over it.". The town of Laramie can take some comfort from reacting with such dignity and humanity in the aftermath and lending its name to The Laramie Project, which has changed hearts and minds. Next February, though, hell be back in London and playing NYC artist Andy Warhol in the Young Vics production of The Collaboration. Warning: They are very upsetting. What was strange about it was you suddenly have one of the most scabrous newspapers in London and their lawyers pouring through your texts for the last 10 years. The anger directed at me has been pretty extreme.. Yet Bettany says this with so much of that jammy English charm that its hard to truly believe him. I didnt want to trade on my own experiences to publicise it, he says. (1 minute) Paul Bettany, 50, is an English actor best known for playing Vision in TV's "WandaVision" and as the voice of J.A.R.V.I.S. These breaks in conversation, though, dont feel like someone self-censoring; rather, he is careful about gathering his words, actively wrestling against his impulse to put walls up. As he stars as the arrogant Duke of Argyll in BBCs A Very British Scandal, he talks to Annabel Nugent about self-doubt, death, his period of homelessness and a fair few tabloid scandals of his own, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, Bettany made his debut as a ruthless, suited and booted criminal in 2000s Gangster No 1, Some actors know theyre destined for great things, but Paul Bettany was never so sure. Paul and his family lived on campus because his father Thane was a teacher at the all-girls boarding school Queenswood School. While Bettany had a brother, Matthew, and a sister, Sarah, who is seven years younger than him, a freak accident at a sports hall sadly claimed his brother's life. The 8-year-old fell off a tennis pavilion roof, cracking his skull on the concrete and succumbing to his injuries. The WandaVision star explained during Comic-Con in 2018 (via MTV), "Now, I'm dyslexic so it takes me like five hours to read [a script]." What we're covering. Betty White, former Golden Girl and national treasure , has died at age 99, her longtime agent said in a statement to People magazine. He also added, "I don't think (there was anger). Bettany doesnt specify exactly what these decisions were, but a scroll through his IMDb during this period throws up credits in poorly received films including Broken Lines, The Secret Life of Bees, Inkheart, Creation, The Tourist and Legion. It's not that I'm closed off to the argument, but I do feel the burden of proof. Im 50 years old now and still keeping these wounds fresh. Hes adamant that its not part of some lofty, suffer-for-the-art premise. Paul Bettany Education. They contacted the Associated Press and a number of local gay organisations that same day. After he had accidentally been given a decoy script to review, he was given a second he was also supposed to dive into. The 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' star's younger sibling Matthew died aged eight after fracturing his skull in a freak . The result is often painful to watch. However, he wasn't an actor but was instead a ballet dancer who went on to become a teacher. Becoming a father has left an indelible mark on WandaVision star Paul Bettany . Matthew was eight, Paul was 16. "The whole family explodes. Viewers praised Bettanys affecting performance in WandaVisions final episode, in which his character muses on the purpose of grieving (What is grief if not love persevering?). While there was no one (and no need) to blame, that obviously didn't make the loss any easier. Then there was Jimmy Kent (Ed Speleers), a footman who was sacked after he was caught in bed with Lady Anstruther. 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Matthew Henson was born in Charles County, Maryland in 1866. With time, Bettany has slowly dug himself out of the dark place that he was in. I mean, I don't see him. This does not make the perfect poster boy for the gay-rights movement, says Jimenez. Tragically, Matthew struggled with addiction for many years of his life, and on June 26, 2001, he died at age 35 from a drug overdose. 'The terrible thing for my father is that, in the end, he went back in the closet, which was awful to watch, really,' Paul recalls, speaking to People. "Uncle Frank" will soon be released on Amazon with Paul Bettany in the title role as a gay man. killed by a sword wound. . Paul Bettany took drugs to help numb the pain of his brother's death. And Alan gave me . Heres an example for you, says the actor, whose anecdotes come fast and looping. I have two kids. Genealogy for Thane William Howard Hardcastle Christopher Bettany (1929 - 2015) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. The play The Laramie Project has toured the US and many other countries, telling Matthews story and encouraging campaigns against bigotry. I asked for a reaction regarding the book, but was sent a pre-prepared statement by executive director Jason Marsden, who was a friend of Matthews. When Johnny Depp was accused of being abusive towards his now-ex Amber Heard, his seriously disturbing texts to his fellow star and friend Paul Bettany ended up being brought up and presented in court. Laney Chantal. REVEALED: Roald Dahl books were neutered by woke consultants aged eight to 30 - led by 'non-binary, asexual, After one school says it is families' responsibility to police their children's social media spats, Jenni My Daily Horoscope: What does March 2nd hold for MY star sign? Bettany realized he had fallen in love with a woman he barely knew but took the plunge nonetheless. According to Dan Stevens, his character's sudden death was a personal choice to explore . It turns out that Bettany used to do drugs, as he told The Guardian, after experiencing a particularly tragic event. This is what gave some other groups the idea that hate-crime legislation was a good thing., Wypijewski thinks the reason some sections of the gay community are so angry about the Jimenez book is obvious: Jimenez has taken away their angel, and there is the reflexive sense that as a community its suffering was being at last recognised. It sits in a flat, treeless sweep of high plains. "Clearly we noticed each other and clearly we liked each other," Connelly shared to The Guardian, adding, "But I have very strong feelings about things that are right and things that aren't and that was all very clear.". stoned. I knew what peoples sexual orientation was because my best friends son was gay. The beloved John was in exile on the Isle of Patmos before he was released and went to Ephesus where he died (A.D. 100-105). Edward is the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth and, as of writing, is 11th in the line of succession to the throne. The series doesn't shy away from killing off favorite characters, either. At the Dukes goading, Foys Duchess is hounded by the British press who unpick the sinews of her private life with demonic glee. To counter the protest, Matthews friends dressed as angels. It was a strange moment, he says, halting again for what feels like an eternity. Bettany discussed his secular leaning while talking to New York Magazine in 2009, saying, "I wish I did have faith. When he finally got a hold of Connelly, he didn't hold back. She is set to star in the Doctor Strange sequel alongside lead star Benedict Cumberbatch. While Paul is in New York City, Elizabeth is in lockdown just outside of London, after filming was suspended on her latest film, Doctor Strange And The Multitude Of Madness. Looking fabulous! 'I am definitely feeling calmer on that but don't think it will ever entirely leave. '"I ran back to this house and spent two days trying to call this woman that I sort of barely knew. For others, the nastiness of the texts shattered any preconceptions of the actor. The Avengers: Age of Ultron star's younger sibling Matthew died aged eight after fracturing his skull in a freak accident when Paul was 16 and he has confessed he turned to alcohol and cocaine decades later to help him come to terms with his passing. Apparently, his first instinct when he found out what had happened was to reach out to Connelly. Trial by Twitter is unhelpful. Bettany isn't fem enough as Warhol (who was famously so effeminate that some other gay male artists forewent hanging out with him) and Pope is very good as Jean-Michael, but makes him appear a . Some of the messages were obscene and graphic. The rest of us, he chuckles, mostly take the next project on offer. Birthdate: 1979. Bettany convinces you hes feeling something because he really is. A young Paul Bettany had a childhood crush on Jennifer Connelly thanks to her own youthful performance in Labyrinth. Dark side: anti-gay protestors at Matthews funeral. And there are some things where you feel ancient. Matthew was beaten by two . His parents were sharecroppers, like many African Americans in the post-Civil War years. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 1'. Sadly Matthew's death means we can say for certain that he won't be returning for "Downtown Abbey: A New Era. But that isnt what happened. He has gone on to appear in a wide variety of films, including A Beautiful Mind (2001), Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003), Dogville . But he admits to one method that sounds more torturous than any radical body transformation. For Bettany, it shattered his notions of privacy. Matthew was tied to a fence, set on fire, and left unconscious. In his junior year of high school, Matthew moved with his family to Saudi Arabia. Thane's "widowed father married Pat Rhys-Jones and he became step-brother to Chris, Sophie's father." ", At the same time, the WandaVision star has also managed to earn quite a bit of money for himself over the years. Matt would not have wanted to be seen as a martyr, but would have wanted the truth to come out., Other Laramie residents believe there is another form of prejudice at work in the way Matthews story has been told. Paul - who has two children Stellan, 11, and Agnes, three, with his wife Jennifer Connelly - added the accident still impacts on his daily life and has caused him to feel increasingly anxious following the birth of his children. Speaking with the same outlet, Thane said,"To cement things really, I was asked to be her godfather, never dreaming when I was holding her at the font that one day I would be at Windsor seeing her marry into Royalty." "I went to the Creation Museum in Kentucky in a fit of openness, thinking, God, I should really see the other side," he said. The men got into a fight, resulting in McKinney cracking open Moraless head with the same gun he had used on Matthew. Behind him a sliver of that $8m apartment beams in through a wide door frame. When Bettany was 16, living with his family in Hertfordshire on the campus of an all-girl boarding school where his father taught drama, his eight-year-old brother Matthew died. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Matthew fell from a roof, leaving Paul to turn to drink, quitting school to busk on the streets. On 14 October a celebrity vigil was held on the steps of the US Capitol, attended by the likes of Ted Kennedy and Ellen DeGeneres. He called her up and asked her if he could hop across the pond to New York and marry Connelly. However, they apparently still wanted a home in the general New York City area and in 2018, bought "the most expensive Brooklyn townhouse ever," asApartment Therapydeemed it. He was unable to mourn the person who [his son thinks] was the love of his life.". JoAnn Wypijewski, an author and former senior editor at the Nation, was one of the many journalists who came to Laramie after the news of Matthews attack. Much to Bettany's surprise, Connelly agreed, and he moved to New York before they tied the knot during a private ceremony in Scotland, romantically on New Year's day in 2003. Bettany was convincing as a pretty boy who could kick your teeth in. He was raised by his uncle after his parents died. As of today, he is 51 years old. Unlike Day-Lewis, he wouldnt call himself a method actor. And when those qualities curdle into cruelty, he plays it with teeth. Forbes reported in 2014 that just three of his projects,The Da Vinci Code, A Beautiful Mind, and Master and Commander: The Far Side Of the World,brought in a total of "more than $1.2 billion in [the] global box office." His breakout role as a ruthless, suited and booted gangster left an impression. He first came to the attention of mainstream audiences when he appeared in the British film Gangster No. In the Boxing Day BBC drama A Very British Scandal, he plays the Duke of Argyll opposite Claire Foys Duchess, whose notorious divorce trial made sensationalist headlines in the Sixties. I don't think (there was anger). The endeavor saw Marvel stars "team up for a series of hero acts and social media challenges to provide funds and raise awareness for charities that support children and families impacted by serious illness.". He had meetings; she had yoga. Qualification: Graduate School: Central Saint Martins Drama Centre London. I dont know why there is so much hostility towards Steve, he told me. His father Thane Bettany was an actor, drama teacher and dancer but he passed away in 2015, and his mother Anne Kettle worked mostly in theatres as a teacher, singer as well as a stage manager. Laramie is considered the most liberal town in Wyoming. Thane and Anne Bettany divorced in 1993 after 25 years of marriage. Frankly, there's a very good chance that you've seen him in plenty of popular movies over the years thanks to the fact that he's worked steadily and shown up in various films and series since the mid-90s. The gospel transformed a hated tax collector and made him into a faithful disciple of Jesus. passed away on October 9, 2022. But this is not the Matthew Shepard who became a celebrated figure for the gay-rights movement in America. Bettany's character in "Uncle Frank" chooses happiness in the end, and he couldn't help but wonder how different life would have been if his father had done the same. Paul Bettany is an English actor. At the age of 12, he went to work as a cabin boy on a merchant ship, having been . Movie- star tall. Little else is known about Matthew. However, the two were both in relationships with other people. "Our joy was boundless, and our hopes that he would live a . The cast also features Kathryn Hahn as their friendly neighbor, as well asTeyonah Parris, playing an adult version ofMonica Rambeau, who was previously introduced in Captain Marvel. According to the Gospel of Matthew: "As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. Matthew Perry, 53, was spotted for the first time since revealing that he spent weeks in a coma and nearly died from his opioid addiction. While Bettany had a brother, Matthew, and a sister, Sarah, who is seven years younger than him, a freak accident at a sports hall sadly claimed his brother's life. Only this time hes grinning. Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton revive Jonah Hill reveals much larger frame once again while Doting aunt Kim Kardashian puts her famous derriere on Lucky guy! At the time of the tragedy, Bettany was just 16 years old. Someone recorded the fight and it soon transpired that the couple were splitting up, at least according to People magazine. The actor noted that he felt responsible for the accident. According to the Gospel of Matthew: "As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. A year later, when the 9/11 terror attacks happened in New York, the first thing that came to Bettany's mind was to call Connelly. The behavior persisted until he met his wife, Jennifer Connelly, on the set of "A Beautiful Mind.". "I think that you start [healing] slowly, and very much at a snail's pace," he confessed to People. Profession: Actor Known For: voice role as J.A.R.V.I.S. The actor Paul Bettany has spoken for the first time about having the text messages exchanged between himself and Johnny Depp concerning Amber Heard read out at Depp's libel trial. Paul explained to Total Film (via Out) that after seemingly accepting his sexual orientation, his father "then had a 20-year relationship with a man called Andy Clark. Matthews drug abuse, and the fact that he knew one of his killers prior to the attack, was never explored in court. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, The actor won an Emmy for his robot role in Marvels WandaVision but hes always been better suited to more sinister roles. The view was that homophobic rednecks walked into a bar and saw an obviously gay man with money and targeted him and beat him to death for that reason, says Jimenez. It was nobody's fault. Some of his more famous films include A Knight's Tale, A Beautiful Mind, Captain America: Civil War, and Iron Man, per IMBd. On top of that, Bettany also defended Depp, tweeting, "[I've] known Johnny Depp for years and through several relationships. Sarah Bettany and Matthew Bettany are Bettany's two younger siblings. For many fans, six seasons of the series was not enough time with the aristocratic family and their amusing staff. I remember very clearly thinking to myself, 'What are you doing?'" 11:03 EST 17 Jan 2021 "It is a desire for freedom really," he told The Telegraph. Ive never, ever felt confident about anything I was about to do or have just done, Bettany says. 0:00. But I hated singing my own songs in front of people. "My dad decided to go back inside the closet and say that it had all been a big misunderstanding because he was a Catholic," Bettany elaborated. 'Having been through a thousand years of therapy, there's real power in getting to know yourself and I have so many things to be grateful for.'. However, one character's death left fans in an uproar, more so than Lady Sybil. Jimenez claims, however, that many of his critics have not actually read it. When Bettany was 16 years old, he lost his brother, Matthew, in a freak accident. Now a different truth is emerging, but does it matter? Anyway, life is curly, Bettany smiles, and I got very lucky., Bettany stars opposite Claire Foy as the warring Duke and Duchess of Argyll in A Very British Scandal, Some of that success comes down to plain anatomy. And yet he never hit back against those headlines. Coincidentally, the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers had a profound effect on another celebrity's life as well, who came out as gay shortly afterward - Rosie O'Donnell. How fitting! The folks in Laramie just had to take it, because a fellow who happened to be gay was murdered in their town., The Matthew Shepard Foundation stands firm about the murder being fuelled by homophobic hatred. Although Bettanys publicist interrupts to offer him a way out, he forges on. By then, Bettany was on track for what seemed like an inevitable ascent. The attack became a cause clbre: it precipitated a national backlash against hyper-macho culture and tacit tolerance of homophobia. Paul Bettany has come a long way since he was born in London, England's Harlesden district on May 27, 1971, according to Britannica.Granted, while he may have come from the U.K., in a way, he didn . Itll make him sob. Matthew Shepards horrific death at the hands of redneck homophobes shocked America and changed its laws. The Anointing of Jesus at Bethany. He is most known for his roles as J.A.R.V.I.S. Matthew Bettany and Private Brother of Private User . Thane and Anne Bettany divorced in 1993 after 25 years of marriage. 1 (2000), and director Brian Helgeland's film A Knight's Tale (2001). The debate will no doubt rage on. Matthew Eappen's initial reports said that the child had incurred a variety of injuries that included a skull fracture, a broken wrist, and internal bleeding. Paul stars in the upcomingWandaVision alongsideElizabeth Olsen. Bettany Hughes, born May 1967, is an English historian, author, and broadcaster. There are some things where you go, 'I feel exactly the same as I did at 16.' April 26, 2022 4:00 pm ET. The story of how Paul Bettany landed the role of Vision came at the perfect moment for him. All I can tell you was that it was an unpleasant feeling.. The actor insists that he has always lacked self-belief compared to, say, his late A Knights Tale co-star Heath Ledger, who possessed it in such joyful abundance. Bettany allegedly sent equally violent texts to Depp, which you can find at the Free Press Journal. When he was eight years old, his brother Matthew Bettany died in 1987. So, from Mark and Luke, we learn that this sinner from the tribe of Levi is the well-known tax collector, Matthew, that had been introduced to us in Matthew's Gospel. The actor Paul Bettany: 'My brother's death, when he was eight years old, blew the family apart.'. She was there for Harpers Magazine and was the only journalist to suggest early on that methamphetamine may have played a role in Matthews death. Father: Thane Bettany Mother: Anne Bettany Brother: Matthew Bettany Sister: Sarah Bettany Marital Status: Married . A year later, A Knights Tale and A Beautiful Mind introduced the Harlesden-born actor to international audiences. " Follow me", he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.". Paul suffered a major loss when his younger brother Matthew died when they were children. "Thane came out in his 60s, and went on to live happily in rural Fife with his partner," reported the Daily Mail. While some of Bettany's followers felt like he had a point, many others weren't convinced at all by the fact that he was willing to back Depp up based on his own interactions with the other star. When he came back, people had moved on. Stephen Jimenez is an award-winning journalist and gay man. 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