Paul suffered a major loss when his younger brother Matthew died when they were children. While promoting the new flick, Bettany revealed his father to be the reason he took on the character. The 21-year-old political science major at Laramie University stood only 5ft 2in, and his blond hair, braces and slight frame gave him an air of vulnerability and innocence. "Like so many people's lives in that moment, mine was changed forever," Bettany told Larry King in 2015. 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. As of today, he is 51 years old. Throughout "Downton Abbey," Matthew (Dan Stevens) and Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) remained a steady will-they or won't-they couple, but then they finally professed their love for each other and were married at the beginning of Season 3. Can you imagine what it would be like, honestly, to have a bunch of lawyers go through every one of your emails and texts for 10 years? Discussing the filming of show before the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday's The One Show, she said:'It was probably too much fun to make. Sadly Matthew's death means we can say for certain that he won't be returning for "Downtown Abbey: A New Era. 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. Matthew had 2 siblings: Paul Bettany and Sarah Bettany . In fact, he's practically (kind of, in a way) related to the Queen of England. In 2014, Bettany made his directing debut with Shelter, a drama about homelessness starring Connelly opposite his Marvel co-star Anthony Mackie. Answer (1 of 2): Paul Bettany was only meant to be the voice of Jarvis. It will get a US release on Friday, May 1. This does not make the perfect poster boy for the gay-rights movement, says Jimenez. 'We had such a rush getting to do this together as an ensemble.'. Matthew Bettany was born in 1979, to Thane Bettany and Anne Kettle. Matthew was eight, Paul was 16. That kind of arguably unexpected yet honest nature surely comes from and has resulted in the following untold truths about the star. Paul Bettany plays Vision in Marvel's Cinematic Universe and last appeared in "Avengers: Infinity War." The story of how he landed the role feels like a movie in itself. 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. His brother Matthew Bettany died in 1987 when he was eight years old. The 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' star's younger sibling Matthew died aged eight after fracturing his skull in a freak . They were not charged with a hate crime, as that wasnt possible under Wyomings criminal law. Matthews face was covered in blood, aside from tear tracks on each side of his cheeks. 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." They share . But sweet, kind-hearted Vision is the exception on Bettanys CV and his next role is a bit of a palate cleanser, he says. Thane Bettany was an actor, drama teacher, and dancer who died in 2015, and his mother Anne Kettle was a teacher, singer, and stage manager who largely worked in theaters. Industry chief demands planned corporation tax hike from 19 to 25% in this DAILY MAIL COMMENT: This self-harming tax rise shames the Chancellor. Paul Bettany has reflected on his spiral of drug and alcohol abuse following the tragic death of his younger brother. 'And that really speaks to the power of his Catholicism, which sort of led him to a place of shame and inability to mourn his partner in a real way.'. Faced with the harsh image of mortality, O'Donnell blurted out that she is gay on television in case a second attack happened. STEPHEN Don't just stick to the Malbec! Mon, 20 Sep, 2004 - 17:11. "I think that you start [healing] slowly, and very much at a snail's pace," he confessed to People. It should be noted, however, that his alleged involvement in the dialogue is arguably at odds with the fact that he has supported the NYC March for Gender Equality while also acknowledging the terrifying and devastating statistics regarding violence towards women. While Bettany may have "made his name in smaller roles and quieter films," according to GQ, things have really taken off for the actor. It's not that I'm closed off to the argument, but I do feel the burden of proof. Only this time hes grinning. By the fifth day, you're dreading getting up in the morning.'. There was a time, though, when his career had gone almost terminally cold. He suffered heartache at a young age. 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. Itll be his first time treading the boards in 25 years. 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 . Matthew Henson/Cause of death. (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. While there was no one (and no need) to blame, that obviously didn't make the loss any easier. Bettany realized he had fallen in love with a woman he barely knew but took the plunge nonetheless. National media couldnt resist a narrative that fits with its preconceived notions about people in rural western states, Hageman told me. Last modified on Wed 20 Sep 2017 12.17 EDT. He feigns a tortured look. Thankfully, series writer Julian Fellowes wasn't ready to close the doors on the series and released the "Downton Abbey" film in 2019, with "A New Era" on the way. Just saying." Matthew Bettany. After leaving Matthew tied to the fence, McKinney and Henderson headed for Matthews home, but on the way encountered two young Hispanic men, Emiliano Morales and Jeremy Herrera, slashing tyres for fun. Andy and Thane's relationship began after his marriage to Bettany's mom, Anne, crumbled. '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. The Times | UK News, World News and Opinion, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. It was karaoke night, and locals rubbed shoulders with workers calling in for a swift drink on their way home. He first came to the attention of mainstream audiences when he appeared in the British film Gangster No. According to Dan Stevens, his character's sudden death was a personal choice to explore more acting roles. A year later, A Knights Tale and A Beautiful Mind introduced the Harlesden-born actor to international audiences. Also in all three synoptic accounts Jesus is then invited to a banquet, with a crowd of tax collectors and others. A Very British Scandal airs on 26 December at 9.00pm on BBC One, Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. The coroner's report found the cause of his death to be acute pneumonia and severe anemia, similar to the causes attributed to his wife Brittany's death in the same house. "I don't know why these fellows keep coming my way. As a teenager, Bettany would occasionally sleep on park benches but most of the time, hed crash on the floor of his sisters boarding house. Director Cynthia Hill claimed Brittany was one of Simon's "last victims." On the verge of his homecoming, the actor is very much the same unsure twenty-something who left the city to pursue acting. He realises now that some of these choices denigrated the brand and made it that much harder to get work. His conclusion, outlined in The Book of Matt: Hidden Truths about the Murder of Matthew Shepard, is that the grotesque murder was not a hate crime, but could instead be blamed on crystal meth, a drug that was flooding Denver and the surrounding area at the time of Matthews death. Indeed, she does, according to Web MD, as does actor Henry Winkler, director Steven Spielberg, and entrepreneur Richard Branson. The role required extensive gym work and lengthy stints with make-up artists - and he admits the rigorous preparation proved to be tiring. Not sage but ancient. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actor has amassed a wealth of over $50 million. Paul Bettany's life has not always been glitz and glamour. 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. REVEALED: 'Bomb' almost smuggled onto passenger plane in Pennsylvania was a commercial grade FIREWORK School places in chaos: Parents' desperation as one in three children miss out on preferred secondary - with Sickening CCTV footage shows the moment two trains collided and burst into flames in horror smash Greek PM Holiday home owners in Scotland face new SNP tax hike under plans from front-runner to be new First Scotland should just self-identify as an independent country, one SNP member proposed. But he admits to one method that sounds more torturous than any radical body transformation. The Shepard family have become campaigners for gay rights. Unsurprisingly, Bettany is cautious speaking about it now. The actor told Insider back in 2015 . 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. When Bettany was 16 years old, he lost his brother, Matthew, in a freak accident. 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?). On top of that, Bettany also defended Depp, tweeting, "[I've] known Johnny Depp for years and through several relationships. "Thane came out in his 60s, and went on to live happily in rural Fife with his partner," reported the Daily Mail. 11:03 EST 17 Jan 2021 It was nobody's fault." When they made Iron Man they had no plans for future movies. Yet, when Paul has opened up about his dad in the past, he's talked about a different aspect of his father's life. While the WandaVision star surely inherited some acting skills from his mother, it turns out that she may have gotten her talent from her own parents. ", While Mansion Global noted the property's impressive views of "the Statue of Liberty and the lower Manhattan skyline," theCorcoran listing revealed what a vision (sorry, we had to) the abode really is. I remember very clearly thinking to myself, 'What are you doing?'" Matthew Bettany died after a fall at Queenswood when he was eight. Laney Chantal. Bartholomew. killed by a sword wound. The debate will no doubt rage on. Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly were once owners of a penthouse in Manhattan, but sold it "for about $9 million," according to Mansion Global. His son explained, "The shame he felt for his sexual identity was devastating. Sarah Bettany and Matthew Bettany are Bettany's two younger siblings. '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.'. It turns out that he couldnt. Thane's "widowed father married Pat Rhys-Jones and he became step-brother to Chris, Sophie's father." He also played a gun-toting archangel in Legion and a vampire hunter in the dystopian horror Priest, as well as an actual priest opposite Willem Dafoe and Tom Hardy in The Reckoning. And Alan gave me some really, really good reasons. And there are some things where you feel ancient. The three men chatted briefly before leaving the bar and getting in a truck belonging to McKinneys father. I do it and I really do mean this because Im just not good enough to do it imaginatively in the moment. The actor Paul Bettany: 'My brother's death, when he was eight years old, blew the family apart.'. Boulden, a 46-year-old college instructor who says he was the last person to talk to Matthew before he met McKinney and Henderson, linked the attack to Wyoming legislatures failure to pass a hate-crimes bill. The men got into a fight, resulting in McKinney cracking open Moraless head with the same gun he had used on Matthew. He was then taken from the truck, pistol whipped up to 18 times on the head, and kicked between the legs. He moved to New York in the Nineties and has lived there since (I fell in love with an American by mistake). Avengers: Age Of Ultron was released in the United Kingdom on April 23. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. 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. 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. 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. At the time I never would have described myself as homeless, but since working with homeless charities, theyve wanted me to call it that, he says. Instead we remain committed to honouring Matthews memory and refuse to be intimidated by those who seek to tarnish it. "It is a desire for freedom really," he told The Telegraph. Beyond that, Bettany also uses his own social media accounts to focus on worthy causes, such as bringing attention to imprisoned activists as well as to encourage people to vote. stoned. He also explained, "I just have not discovered God in my life. The only thing I could see was partially somebodys feet and I got out of my vehicle and raced over, said Fluty, her short blonde hair, fringe, and wire-rimmed glasses making her appear more social worker than police officer. But its his distinctive browless-ness that has often undercut the actors more obviously Hollywood attributes, which mightve seen him pursue a less interesting career. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Considering he has over a million followers on Instagram alone, as of this writing, it seems clear that like many other stars, he is willing to use his fame and influence to help make the world a better place. 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. Of course, he's also a part of the highly-touted Disney+ Marvel series WandaVision, where he stars opposite Elizabeth Olsen. 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. However, the two were both in relationships with other people. 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." And I think a moment like this is quite unique and presents those opportunities more than ever before." "My brother's death, when he was eight years old, blew the family apart. staked or impaled to the earth by spears and then beheaded. "(It was) manic. April 26, 2022 4:00 pm ET. I used to be able to do it and then go out clubbing, he says. His breakout role as a ruthless, suited and booted gangster left an impression. Bettany was convincing as a pretty boy who could kick your teeth in. Here's what is known so far about Salilig's demise. ", According to AZ Central, Matthew's death profoundly affected the WandaVision star, causing him to go into a downward spiral as he turned to alcohol and cocaine. 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. After he had accidentally been given a decoy script to review, he was given a second he was also supposed to dive into. It is surrounded by rolling prairie, ranches, the Snowy Mountain range and vast, wide-open spaces. Yet Bettany says this with so much of that jammy English charm that its hard to truly believe him. Although Bettany has spent decades living stateside, the actors continued fondness for understatements remains a mark of his staunch Britishness. But when Matthews friends Walt Boulden and Alex Trout heard of the attack they rushed to the hospital. 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. She is set to star in the Doctor Strange sequel alongside lead star Benedict Cumberbatch. I would go hide in the deputy headmasters room because it was untenable for me to be out in the playground, or whatever.. To counter the protest, Matthews friends dressed as angels. They pistol whipped him with a gun then tied him to a fence in freezing conditions and set fire to him before leaving him to die. Hate-crime legislation under Clinton included provisions for race and enhanced penalties for crimes against women these were used as sweeteners [to those on the Left]. How did Matthew became a disciple of Jesus? He was raised by his uncle after his parents died. For the Jews of Jesus' day, a tax collector was a man who had betrayed his 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. 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. 'Getting to film in front of a live studio audience, pretending you're in a Dick Van Dyke show but you're a superhero character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe was a magical joyful thing. Next February, though, hell be back in London and playing NYC artist Andy Warhol in the Young Vics production of The Collaboration. Fifteen hours after the attack, student Aaron Kreifels was out riding his bike when he discovered Matthew tied to the fence, barely alive. Paul Bettany Career. He relishes the time with his family, saying that sharing laughs with his wife and kids are the best, "and there is nobody on earth with whom I could be having a better time.". 'It was the awfulness that is bad luck. The comedian and actress went to a comedy club after the towers got hit. He had meetings; she had yoga. There were no American high schools in Saudi at the time, so he was sent to the American School in Switzerland. There are some things where you go, 'I feel exactly the same as I did at 16.' He didn't feel right about being alive without his brother. Matthew passed away in 1987, at age 8 in Queenswood School. I wasnt very good at it. The bullying started when he moved from London to Hertfordshire where he attended Chancellors School. 1'. ", However, Thane experienced a personal struggle regarding his faith and who he was following Andy's death. Genealogy for Thane William Howard Hardcastle Christopher Bettany (1929 - 2015) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. So much has been spoken about Heaths darkness but I only saw this person who was so full of light and had this confidence in himself that was magnetic but never felt obnoxious, he recalls, ruefully. In a cruel twist of fate, Matthew died at the end of Season 3 after a car crash, leaving fans devastated. 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. Some of the officers I worked with had caught him in a sexual act with another man, so it didnt fit none of that made any sense.. People object to the idea of the book, rather than what is in the book, says Jimenez. Actor Paul Bettany believes watching his father struggle with his sexuality shaped his own approach toward fatherhood. Disney/Marvel Studios. Published on January 15, 2021 01:00 PM. However, he wasn't an actor but was instead a ballet dancer who went on to become a teacher. She was awarded an entrance scholarship to St Hilda's College, Oxford, where she earned a degree with second-class honours in ancient and modern history.
The police did not investigate the killers relationship to the gay community. 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. I think it would make life so much easier." 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. Paul is set for a return to the big screen in the new Avengers movie, playing android V.I.S.I.O.N. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. and the Vision in a number of movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including 'Iron Man', 'The Avengers', 'Captain America: Civil War' and 'Avengers: Infinity War'. Paul Bettany stars as gay uncle Frank, who travels back home with his niece in tow to attend his father's funeral. Bettany's own IMDb page notes that his "maternal grandmother, Olga Gwynne" which was "her maiden and stage name" "was a successful actress, while his "maternal grandfather, Lesley Kettle, was a musician and promoter.". 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. 1 (2000), and director Brian Helgeland's film A Knight's Tale (2001). Paul Bettany may not be the biggest star in the entertainment industry or have the most recognizable name in show business, however, you've probably seen at least one of his films. How fitting! You just knew he was a star. On the other hand, he says half-laughing, custard-coloured beanie on his head, Im still filled with absolute self-doubt all the time.. But, he is bald and wearing some kind of hair system. One that concerns the oft-repeated notion that Wyoming is full of gay-hating bigots. Occupation: Actor, Dancer, Teacher: Managed by: Private User "I realized I was in love. He also took significant sexual risks and was being pimped alongside Aaron McKinney, one of his killers, with whom hed had occasional sexual encounters. Ive never, ever felt confident about anything I was about to do or have just done, Bettany says. Paul Bettany has played multiple religious roles, including portraying a priest who gets caught up in a murder mystery in 2002's The Reckoning, as well as a religious killer in 2006's Da Vinci Code. Bettany is tall. Wimbledon star Paul Bettany turned to drugs and alcohol after the tragic death of his younger brother "tore" him apart. Jimenez had no intention of causing such controversy. Thane Bettany now lives in Fife, Scotland with his partner, Andy, and continues to work regularly as an actor, including performing with Dundee Rep. Sadly, Thane died in 2015, hopefully having in some way accepted who he was and that his love for his partner had been a wonderful thing. The play The Laramie Project has toured the US and many other countries, telling Matthews story and encouraging campaigns against bigotry. Granted, while he may have come from the U.K., in a way, he didn't veer very far from his roots. When he came back, people had moved on. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. His parents were sharecroppers, like many African Americans in the post-Civil War years. Paul Bettany Education. Susan Tolsky. When the interview came out, fan theorising hit warp speed and many were convinced that Al Pacino (yes, really) was going to turn up in the . ", Not only has Paul Bettany's film career established him as a reliable screen veteran, it's also made studiosa lot of money. But then he read an article headlined something like Paul Bettany scripts film about homelessness from his $8m apartment in New York City. 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." They appeared in Italy in the 10th or 11th century, but there is little explanation of how. Dark side: anti-gay protestors at Matthews funeral. He was a sinner. Per People, Matt revealed via social media in July 2021 that his father was suffering with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. 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! Listen to article. The Anointing of Jesus at Bethany. When Bettany was 16 years old, he lost his brother, Matthew, in a freak accident. The story of Matthew's calling reminds us that what creates change is not legalism, it is the gospel. She was just weeks away from celebrating . For instance, he joined the NYC March for Gender Equality in 2015. We do not respond to innuendo, rumour or conspiracy theories, reads the statement first issued when The Book of Matt was published. We owe that to the tens of thousands of donors, activists, volunteers and allies to the cause of equality who have made our work possible., On 16 September the Casper Star Tribune, the local paper in Matthews home town, published an editorial claiming that an award Jimenez had recently received for his book deserves rejection, saying: From the beginning there have been those who want to ignore the sadistic homophobic motives of Shepards attackers and instead insist the matter was a drug deal gone bad.. 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. I did the best I could. Paul, 49, shares two children - Stellan, 17, and Agnes, nine - with actressJennifer Connelly, 50. The anger directed at me has been pretty extreme.. 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. Just like Paul Bettany's mother and grandparents, his father, Thane Bettany, was a performer. Paul Bettany is a British actor best recognized for his voice roles as J.A.R.V.I.S. The Advocate, Americas leading LGBT magazine, published a piece last year entitled: Why Im Not Reading the Trutherism About Matt Shepard. Thane Bettany considered paying privately for sex-reassignment surgery, as he was too old for NHS protocols; in the end he judged it too expensive . 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. Connelly helped shape Bettany into the man he is today. The couple have three children -Stellan, 11, and three-year-old Agnes. Matthew was eight, Paul was 16. THE COLOR OF TRAGEDY. But you grow up. His 8-year-old brother Matthew died when Bettany was only 16, and the future Marvel star has explained that he turned to cocaine to cope, according to The Sun. I have two kids. When it's three o'clock in the morning on set and we're making each other laugh doing . All I can tell you was that it was an unpleasant feeling.. Police officer Flint Waters arrived, grabbed Henderson (he and McKinney had run in different directions), and found the truck, the gun, Matthews shoes and credit card. 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. I think thats a really difficult subject to talk about and I think that I just pour fuel on the fire, he finally says, before retreating into another long pause. 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