Emily Watson Reflects on Growing Up in Religious Cult and Acting Career

Actress Emily Watson shared her experiences of growing up in a religious cult and how acting saved her life. She revealed that her upbringing almost prevented her from starring in "Breaking the Waves."

19 Aug, 11:30 — 19 Aug, 11:30

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Emily Watson Says Growing Up in a Religious Cult Almost Stopped Her From Starring in ‘Breaking the Waves’: ‘I Was Like a Piece of Wire That Had Been Unplugged’

Emily Watson is one of the most lauded actors working today, having earned multiple Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations, as well as winning a Silver Bear in Berlin, a European Film Award and a SAG Award. But growing up in a religious cult almost ended her illustrious career before it even began. Speaking at […]

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Emily Watson Reflects on Growing Up in Religious Cult and Acting Career

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Emily Watson Says Growing Up in a Religious Cult Almost Stopped Her From Starring in ‘Breaking the Waves’: ‘I Was Like a Piece of Wire That Had Been Unplugged’

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Emily Watson Says Growing Up in a Religious Cult Almost Stopped Her From Starring in ‘Breaking the Waves’: ‘I Was Like a Piece of Wire That Had Been Unplugged’

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