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The wholesome text Hollywood star James Marsden received from his mother is going viral. Known for his roles inX-MenandSonic the Hedgehogmovies,the actor recently starred in the mockumentary sitcomJury Duty. The show follows a cast as a fake jury, with a non-actor Richard Gladden, believing that the whole experience is real.
Marsden, who played a heightened version of himself, has earned several nominations for his performance on the show, including a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nomination. Despite losing the Golden Globe to theSuccessionactor, the highlight of Marsden’s day was a touching message from his mother.
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James Marsden Received a Loving Message From His Mother
James Marsden, one of the nominees for Best Supporting Actor – Television at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards forJury Duty, shared a heartwarming message from his mother on hisInstagramstories. In the text, his mother expressed her pride and joy upon seeing her son among the nominees, saying,
“My favorite moment of tonight was when they had your picture up with the other 5 nominees. Just like I’ve seen all my life of different nominee pics all together like that. And I [am] saying to myself — my son is one of the 6 chosen and there he is up on the tv screen next to the other nominees. MY son did that. I can’t quit smiling.”
Marsden shared the screenshot of her text on his Instagram stories with a caption that said,“My mom, I love you,”accompanied by a red heart emoji. Despite losing the Golden Globe toSuccessionstarMatthew Macfadyen, the 50-year-old actor graciously acknowledged the support from his mother.
Other nominees under the category included Billy Crudup, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Alan Ruck, and Alexander Skarsgård. Marsden’s outstanding performance in the Amazon Freevee mockumentary has also earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination.
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James Marsden Got His First Emmy Nomination ForJury Duty
Throughout his decades-long career, James Marsden has continued to captivate audiences on the big and small screen. He has starred in a range of genres, from superhero movies to romantic comedies and thrillers.
With his exceptional performance in the Amazon Freevee mockumentary, Marsden has earned his first Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. His fans have been rooting for him, and theEnchantedactor has also shared his reaction to the nominations in an interview withVariety.
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“I’m over the moon,” he said before adding,“I lost my voice in about 30 seconds after I heard.”Marsden also said that it feels“very, very special”considering his extensive experience in the industry, as he shared that he was not expecting the recognition.
Jury Dutyis available to stream on Prime Video.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
