The actress Maisie Williamsknown for her role as Arya Stark in the fantasy series Game of Thrones (game of Thrones), has revealed that he does not have a relationship with his father, Gary Williams. In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar UKthe 26-year-old star, born Margaret Constance Williams in Bristol, opened up about her estrangement and the pain associated with her family relationship.
Williams described his lack of relationship with his father as a form of grief: “I suppose there is mourning over the death of something you feel you have a right to have.”. Her parents separated a few months after her birth, and since then, Williams has maintained a close relationship with her mother, Hilary Frances Pitt, who was a university administrator.
The actress spoke for the first time about her difficult relationship with her father in 2022 during the podcast The Diary of a CEO. In that conversation, Williams shared details about the traumatic elements of her childhood that led her to cutting contact with his father at the age of eight. She recounted that her mother “escaped” from her father when Maisie was just four months old.
Williams expressed that this complicated relationship deeply affected her mental well-being. “For as long as I can remember, I have had trouble sleeping.”he said, adding that for a long time he had not realized that what was happening in his home was wrong.
“I knew I looked at other kids and wondered, ‘Why don’t they seem to understand this pain, or fear?’ Where is the joy for me?’”, recalled the artist. “And I don’t want to talk about it too much because it affects my brothers and my entire family,” she added. The actress also mentioned that she faced a constant feeling of doom.
A turning point for Maisie occurred when a teacher took her into a classroom and asked her if she was okay. The teacher asked her if she was hungry and if she had had breakfast that day, to which Williams responded that she had not, explaining that there was no regular breakfast at her house. “I had so many people who loved me and cared about me so much, but I had never been asked the right questions. in which I could really say what was happening to me.”
Despite the difficulties of her childhood, Williams has remained close to her mother and has tried to empathize with the people she loves. In her interview with Harper’s Bazaar UKspoke of his enduring bond with his mother and how he feels better when he is at home in the Sussex countryside. “I love being alone there, breathing and walking in silence,” he commented.
The magazine noted that Williams is “respectful” of her family’s right to privacy. Since she rose to fame with game of Thrones, Williams has pursued an active career in acting and has been involved in various projects in both film and television. However, her personal life and family experiences have continued to be an important part of her journey.
The actress has also previously spoken about the pressure and scrutiny that comes with being a public figure, especially given the lasting impact of her role on a highly popular and culturally relevant series like “Game of Thrones.” Despite these challenges, she has continued to strive to maintain a balanced life and build healthy relationships with her loved ones.
Previously, Williams has used her platform to speak out about important topics, including mental health and traumatic experiences, seeking to help others who may be going through similar situations.
