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Mother's scream he remembers to this day: Actor's painful confession chills the blood
The actor spoke openly about his difficult childhood.
TL;DR
- Barry Keoghan's mother died of a heroin overdose when he was 12.
- He and his brother Eric spent four years moving through 13 different foster homes.
- They were eventually taken in by their grandmother, aunt, and older sister.
- Keoghan achieved global fame with roles in 'Dunkirk' and 'Saltburn'.
- He does not blame his mother for her addiction, calling it a disease.
- Keoghan shared traumatic memories of his mother seeking money through the mail slot.
- He spoke about the lasting impact of foster care and his ongoing therapy.
- Keoghan's goal is to inspire children from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their dreams.