These 16 Actors Had Such Realistic Cry Faces, We Were Genuinely Worried For Them

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

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:

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

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"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

6. Florence Pugh

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

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"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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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

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"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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11. Natalie Portman

A person in a white coat shaves the head of Natalie Portman, who appears emotional, in a scene from a film

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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

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

casualgem30

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

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

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