At the prestigious BAFTA awards ceremony on Feb 19, 2024, Irish actor Cillian Murphy claimed the title of Best Actor for his extraordinary portrayal in the film ‘Oppenheimer (2023).‘ With his remarkable performance, the 47-year-old mesmerized audiences and captivated critics alike, solidifying his status as one of the most accomplished actors. Also, in the Best Actress category, Emma Stone, a phenomenal actress, won the award at BAFTA 2024 for her role in the ‘Poor Things’ movie released in 2023.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer‘ won 7 BAFTA awards, including Best Film. Packed with action and suspense, it thrilled audiences globally with its gripping story and excellent acting. ‘Poor Things’ also stood out, snagging five BAFTA wins in 2023.
Oppenheimer and the actors who won could win again at the Oscars in three weeks, but sometimes the people who vote for the Oscars and the BAFTAs don’t agree. Also, please find out more about Cillian Murphy’s personal life, his wife, and how much money he has.
BAFTA Awards 2024: Oppenheimer Wins Best Film, Cillian Murphy Named Best Actor, Emma Stone Scoops Best Actress!
At the Bafta Awards 2024, the movie ‘Oppenheimer’ was a big winner, and three people got special honors. They were Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and director Christopher Nolan. Irish actor Cillian Murphy won the Best Actor award for his role as J. Robert Oppenheimer, who’s known as the father of the atomic bomb. Robert Downey Jr. won the Best Supporting Actor Award for the film.
When Cillian Murphy got his award, he was amazed and thankful. He thanked everyone who worked on the movie and gave a shoutout to his “Oppenhomies.”
Murphy said, “Oh boy. Holy moly. Thank you very, very much BAFTA.”
He also praised director Christopher Nolan and said, “Thank you for always pushing me and demanding excellence because that is what you deliver time and time again.”
This was a big win for the British-American director Christopher Nolan, too. It was his first Bafta win, even though he’s made other great movies like ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Inception,’ and ‘The Dark Knight.’
Another winner at the BAFTA Awards was Emma Stone. She won her second BAFTA for Best Actress. She was recognized for her role in the movie ‘Poor Things,’ where she plays a British woman, whose brain is put into a baby’s body in a steampunk world.
Irish Actor Cillian Murphy Reflects On His Net Worth, Believes He’s Overpaid For Acting
Award-winning actor Cillian Murphy thinks actors get paid too much. Reports say he got $10 million for playing J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s iconic film, ‘Oppenheimer.’ However, Murphy feels uncomfortable with his salary as an actor.
Irish actor Cillian Murphy’s net worth is $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His movies, like ‘The Dark Knight,’ have made billions. His latest film with Nolan earned him another $10 million reportedly.
In an interview with The Guardian (Via Mirror), Murphy said acting is overpaid. The Irish actor told the media outlet, “I’m just a f*cking actor. There are doctors and nurses and f*cking people that work. I struggle with that. I mean, actors are overpaid, you know?”
He continued, “It’s nice when you get paid, when you’re young, and you’ve gone from having no money, but the Catholic guilt kicks in immediately, and I’m like ‘It’s all going to go wrong. You don’t deserve this’. And I don’t.”
He struggles with feeling deserving of his pay. While Murphy isn’t the highest-paid actor, he still believes actors are paid too much.
Meet Cillian Murphy’s Wife; Oppenheimer Star Values Simplicity in Personal Life!
According to the Mirror, Irish actor Cillian Murphy is not a big fan of fame. He doesn’t talk much about his life when he’s not acting. He prefers a quiet life with his wife and two sons. Even though he’s been nominated for Oscars and won BAFTAs, he feels uncomfortable about being paid a lot for his acting gigs. But he stays down-to-earth.
The 47-year-old has been married to Yvonne McGuinness, 51, since 2004. They met at one of his band’s concerts in 1996. They have two teenage sons, Malachy and Aran. Recently, they moved back to Ireland to raise their kids. They live in a beautiful old house in Monkstown, south Dublin, which doesn’t have internet. Despite his fame, Cillian likes to keep things simple and reportedly doesn’t have a phone.
In an interview, Irish actor Cillian Murphy mentioned balancing work and family life can be challenging. He’s grateful for his supportive wife but admits that being away for work is difficult for any dad.
Source: Mirror
