Ruthie's Table 4 Carey Mulligan
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Jan 30, 2024 Carey Mulligan, Academy Award-nominated actress, discusses her career and favorite foods. Topics include cooking scallops, childhood memories of hotel living, exploring success through food, and using food as communication in times of war.
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Cooking on Stage
- Carey Mulligan cooked and ate spaghetti bolognese on stage in the play "Skylight."
- The theatre would fill with the aroma, prompting her to advise her father to eat beforehand.
Portraying Felicia
- Mulligan played Felicia Montealegre in "Maestro," a strong woman who gradually weakens due to illness.
- She conveyed Felicia's fragility and emotional struggles while dealing with her husband's actions and their impact on the family.
Felicia's Illness
- Mulligan's portrayal of Felicia's illness in "Maestro" was deeply moving, even bringing some crew members to tears.
- The makeup and prosthetics transformed her appearance, making her look like her own mother and highlighting the character's fragility.