Overview
- Morton told The Sunday Times that her sister died on April 22 and that she is still “dealing with the coroners” while grieving that loss and the death of their father about 18 months earlier.
- The disclosure came as Morton promotes her praised performance as Circe in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, a role critics have singled out and that has generated industry awards speculation.
- Morton described trauma as “a constant battle,” tracing its roots to time in foster care, parental alcoholism and past sexual abuse she has previously reported, and said those experiences inform her acting choices.
- She said being invited to audition for Nolan felt deeply validating, comparing the casting to being picked for an Olympic squad, and she credited acting with helping her survive and speak for others.
- Morton’s interview renews attention on her long‑running advocacy for children in care, a cause she has highlighted through work such as The Unloved and her 2024 BAFTA fellowship dedication.