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Stellan Skarsgård Reflects on Fatherhood, Awards, and Resilience

1/18/2026

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Stellan Skarsgård, the Swedish actor, discussed his Golden Globe-winning role in Sentimental Value as a director reconnecting with his daughter.
He said his experiences as a father of eight have shaped his acting.
Skarsgård, who suffered a stroke in 2022, noted changes in his performance and now uses an earpiece for cues.
At the European Film Awards, he won Best Actor, and the film earned Best Screenplay.

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Story summary

Stellan Skarsgård, the Swedish actor, discussed his Golden Globe-winning role in Sentimental Value as a director reconnecting with his daughter.
He said his experiences as a father of eight have shaped his acting.
Skarsgård, who suffered a stroke in 2022, noted changes in his performance and now uses an earpiece for cues.
At the European Film Awards, he won Best Actor, and the film earned Best Screenplay.