"Her Raw, Massive Grief Is Unparalleled" – 16 Actors Who Nailed Crying So Much, We Were Actually Worried For Them

    "God, how deeply did we all feel that."

    Benjamin Dzialdowski
    by Benjamin Dzialdowski

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Crying realistically may be an essential feather in the bow of a good actor, but some have absolutely mastered the art.

    A woman, with tears on her face, is comforted by multiple hands placed gently on her head and shoulders
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    Well, u/babalon124 recently asked r/popculturechat, "Who are some actors who have the perfect crying face in emotional scenes?" And here are some of the most popular responses:

    1. Emma Thompson

    A woman wipes a tear from her eye, appearing emotional while indoors
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    "That happy face she straps back on before going to make sure her family has a great Christmas... devastating." 

    –u/HammerheadEaglei-Thr

    "God, how deeply did we all feel that."

    –u/AStarkly


    2. Phoebe Waller-Bridge

    Phoebe Waller-Bridge sits against a glass wall with graffiti in the background. She wears a dark jacket over a red top
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    "The way I was fucking gutted by Phoebe Waller-Bridge in this scene in Fleabag."

    –u/aucunautrefeu

    3. Toni Collette

    Toni Collette, looking shocked and frightened, appears to be screaming in a scene from a movie
    A24

    "Her raw, massive grief is unparalleled in Hereditary."

    –u/smvfc_

    "I will never get over the fact that she wasn’t even nominated for an Oscar for this movie. Her performance in Hereditary is one of the best acting performances I’ve ever seen imo."

    –u/Normal_Instance_8825



    4. Sally Field

    Sally Field is outdoors, crying with a distressed expression, possibly from an emotional scene in a movie. Green foliage is blurry in the background
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    "I always skip this part of the film until Claire tells her to punch Ouiser, it’s so raw." 

    –u/rurukittygurrrl


    5. Claire Danes

    A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a serious expression, appears distressed in an indoor setting
    Showtime

    "No one cries like Claire Danes cries."

    –u/pburydoughgirl


    6. Florence Pugh

    Florence Pugh crying while standing outdoors next to a red structure with trees and fields in the background
    A24

    "Florence’s crying is so realistic. it’s half of what makes Midsommar so uncomfortable. Her grief-stricken sobbing in the beginning and then when she breaks down towards the end. It’s just painful to hear and watch."

    –u/istoyistory


    7. James McAvoy

    James McAvoy, in a military uniform, gazing ahead with a contemplative expression. An officer is blurred in the background
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    "ATONEMENT BROKE ME OMG."

    –u/moonyyss


    8. River Phoenix

    Two boys, one upset and crying while the other watches sympathetically
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    "He was so crazy talented, especially for his age."

    –u/Malacro


    9. Logan Lerman

    A person with short dark hair is wearing a white shirt and a suit jacket. They appear to be emotional or crying in a living room or bedroom setting
    Summit Entertainment

    "Logan Lerman in The Perks of Being a Wildflower is incredible. The scene where he breaks down feels so real and authentic."

    –u/hauntingvacay96



    10. Matthew McConaughey

    Matthew McConaughey looking intensely while driving a car in a scene from a movie
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    "When he drives away from the house for the last time.... ugh I felt that."

    –u/nighthawkndemontron


    11. Natalie Portman

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    "Her brows are so strong when she cries."

    –u/AdditionalQuality203



    12. Ewan McGregor

    A couple embraces and kisses against a backdrop of rose petals. The woman is wearing an ornate headpiece and jewelry. Both appear intense
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    "Ewan McGregor sobbing at the end of Moulin Rouge haunts me forever."

    –u/Netflxnschill


    13. Tom Hanks

    Man with short hair and a sad expression stands outdoors with trees in the background
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    "God, watching this scene was agony the first few times."

    –u/catiebug


    14. Viola Davis

    Paramount Pictures

    "She's the knowledge on crying. The snotty, teary sobs are just so, so real."

    –casualgem30

    15. Aaron Paul

    AMC

    "Aaron Paul is a master at crying."

    –u/Paparmane



    16. Will Smith

    Will Smith with a solemn expression, dressed in a suit, in a scene from the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness."
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    "I haven't yet, and may never, recover from his The Pursuit of Happyness sob. Plus many's the meme that's been made of the back of that man's tears."

    –aglover

    H/T to u/babalon124 and r/popculturechat for having the chat.

    What other actors have nailed the crying face? Let us know in the comments below!

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