Andrew Scott was in attendance on Sunday evening as the 2024 Olivier Awards with Mastercard got underway at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
The fashion-conscious actor was nominated for Best Actor courtesy of his critically acclaimed performance in a contemporary rendering of Chekov masterpiece Uncle Vanya.
And he ensured he caught the eye in another stylish outfit as he greeted onlookers after making his way onto the red carpet shortly after arriving at the London landmark.
Scott, 47, looked like a winner in a cropped black blazer and matching dress trousers while posing for an obligatory series of photos.
A shimmering black dress shirt gave the look a distinctive flourish, while polished dress shoes rounded things off.
Andrew Scott was in attendance on Sunday evening as the 2024 Olivier Awards got underway at London’s Royal Albert Hall
The fashion-conscious actor is in the running for Best Actor courtesy of his critically acclaimed performance in a contemporary rendering of Chekov masterpiece Uncle Vanya (pictured)
He ensured he caught the eye in another stylish outfit as he greeted onlookers after making his way onto the red carpet shortly after arriving at the London landmark
Currently basking in a flurry of positive reviews for his starring role in a new Netflix adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley, Scott recently collected the Critics’ Circle Theatre award for his remarkable performance in a contemporary rendering of Chekhov masterpiece Vanya.
But the occasion was tinged with sadness for the Irish star, whose devoted mother Nora passed away with a ‘sudden illness’ in March – shortly before Mother’s Day.
And Scott – who dedicated the award to her memory by telling audience members “she was the source of practically every joyful thing in my life” – admits he felt compelled to immerse himself in work following her recent passing.
‘Well, you know, you have to — life goes on, you manage it day by day,’ he told the Sunday Times.
‘It’s very recent, but I certainly can say that so much of it is surprising and unique, and there is so much that I will be able to speak about at some point.’
A devoted follower of fashion away from screen and stage, Scott admits his love of clothes came from his mother and her passion for the arts.
‘My mother was an art teacher, she was obsessed with all sorts of design,’ he recalled. ‘She loved jewellery and jewellery design.
‘Anything that is visual, tactile, painting, drawing, is a big passion of mine, so I have tremendous respect for the creativity of designers.’
By his own admission, awards season has been bittersweet for Andrew Scott as he mourns the death of his devoted mother Nora
Nora’s death was confirmed in a statement on March 9, with family members adding that she passed away on Thursday March 7 surrounded by her family at St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin
Despite the tragedy, Scott has attempted to maintain a positive attitude towards both his personal and professional life.
‘I feel like, as a person, I am quite near my emotions,’ he said. ‘I cry easily and I laugh easily, and there is nothing more pleasurable to me than laughing.’
Nora’s death was confirmed in a statement on March 9, with family members adding that she passed away on Thursday March 7 surrounded by her family at St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin.
An obituary read: ‘It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Nora Scott (née Boyle), beloved wife of Jim, mother of Sarah, Andrew and Hannah.
‘Scott, Sandymount, Dublin, formerly Omagh Co. Tyrone, March 7th 2024 peacefully surrounded by her loving family and best friend Anne, in St Vincent’s Hospital following a sudden illness.
‘Nora will be deeply missed by her beloved husband Jim, her loving children Sarah, Andrew and Hannah.’
Scott dedicated his Critics Circle Theatre award to her memory by telling audience members “she was the source of practically every joyful thing in my life”
The actor is currently basking in a flurry of positive reviews for his starring role in a new Netflix adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley
Sunset Boulevard came out on top with an impressive seven wins at this year’s Awards, while Sarah Snook and Andrew’s play also won big.
Nicole Scherzinger was handed the Best Actress in a Musical prize for her performance in Sunset Boulevard while her leading co-star Tom Francis took home the Best Actor in a Musical gong.
Jamie Lloyd won the Sir Peter Hall Award for Best Director and the show also won Best Musical Revival.
Elsewhere, Jack Knowles took home the White Light Award for Best Lighting Design; Alan Williams won for the Outstanding Musical Contribution award for his musical supervision & musical direction and Adam Fisher won the d&b audiotechnik Award for Best Sound Design.
Pop star Nicole joked that she first wanted to thank God for stopping her from tripping on the way to accept her Best Actress in a Musical gong.
The US actress and singer also said that she ‘was coming for blood’ on Broadway ahead of her taking Sunset Boulevard to New York.
She said ‘thank God for saving me from that trip right there’, before adding that she was ‘nothing without him’.
The Pussycat Dolls singer also said that ‘coming from really humble beginnings I always wanted to be a singer and do musicals’.