Bobbi Brown: What most recently moved you to tears?

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What most recently moved you to tears?

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Bobbi Brown

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I teared up when I did a voiceover for my memoir while talking about my mother-in-law, whom I adored and miss so much.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 October 2025 source ↗

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Bozoma Saint John Marketing executive; former chief marketing officer of Netflix

On Friday: my daughter won her volleyball game and my mom sent me videos, because I couldn’t be there. I cried wishing I’d been there to cheer her on.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 October 2017 source ↗

Bobby Gillespie Singer and songwriter

When Maradona died, I cried for three days.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 May 2021 source ↗

David Harewood British actor and presenter

After my documentary aired. I suddenly had a bit of panic, because it’s very personal. I couldn’t watch it on the night, I was so scared. The next day people were walking up to me on the street and telling me their life story. It was extraordinary.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 November 2019 source ↗

Bill Bryson American-British author