Courteney Cox: What most recently moved you to tears?

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What most recently moved you to tears?

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Courteney Cox

American actress and producer

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Yesterday, when I heard songs that Johnny has been writing.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 March 2019 source ↗

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Zack Polanski

Deputy leader Mothin Ali gave a speech at conference talking about growing up in poverty and the effect it had on his family. It was incredibly powerful and I had tears streaming from my eyes.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 December 2025 source ↗

Rory Kinnear English actor

Last week I saw a moorhen feeding her chicks, and became overwhelmed by the miracle of parenthood and maternal sacrifice. And I hadn’t even been drinking.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 August 2017 source ↗

Julia Stiles American actress

On a plane. I become so sentimental on planes: I could be watching Bridesmaids and start crying.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 July 2015 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 ↗