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The Independent
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Warwick Davis on the mystery woman who helped him find love again
Actor Warwick Davis has once again referenced a mystery woman who helped him 'find love again'. In February, while receiving his Bafta Fellowship award, the 55-year old star of the Harry Potter and Star Wars film franchises thanked an anonymous woman called 'Sponge' who had helped him 'to laugh and love again' after his wife, Samantha Davis, died last March, aged 53. Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show this week, Davis said the mystery woman reminded him of Daisy May Cooper – who was also on the ITV talk show – playing Kerry Mucklowe in the BBC 's Cotswolds-set series This Country. Davis referenced the name sometimes given to Harry Potter antagonist Lord Voldemort – He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named – to avoid identifying the mystery woman, saying: 'I can reveal, sticking with the Harry Potter theme, Sponge is indeed She-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named. 'Sponge very much reminds me of Kerry. Some of the things she says and her accent.' Kerry is a character created and played by Cooper in mockumentary series This Country, which follows the lives of two cousins in a small village in the West Country. Cooper and her brother Charlie won Baftas for the series, including for their acting performances. Davis rose to fame as an 11-year old after being cast as an Ewok in Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi. He later starred in Willow, Leprechaun and Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy before being cast as charms teacher Professor Filius Flitwick in the Harry Potter series. Davis was awarded the Bafta Fellowship in February, which is described by the academy as the 'highest accolade Bafta can bestow on any one figure, recognising an exceptional contribution to film, television or games'. He gave an emotional speech referencing his late wife, who died last year, and their two surviving children. He told Ross how 'supportive' his wife was, saying she always encouraged him despite the difficult hours that came with the job. The couple co-founded dwarfism charity Little People UK, which helps provide 'friendship and financial support and guidance' to people with the condition and their families and friends. In his Bafta speech, Davis said: 'I'd like to dedicate and thank my wonderful wife Sammy who died almost a year ago. 'She was always so supportive of my career, encouraged me to grab every opportunity with both hands. 'Since then life has been pretty tough for me but thanks to the support of our wonderful children, Annabelle and Harrison, I have been able to continue working and engaging in life. 'Special mention too should go to 'Sponge', you know who you are. Thank you for showing me that life can still have meaning and for helping me to laugh and love again.'
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Warwick Davis thanks 'She-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named' for helping him love again
Actor Warwick Davis has candidly opened up on 'finding love again'. He gave an emotional speech at the Baftas last month, referencing his late wife, Samantha, who died last March, aged 53, and their two surviving children. While receiving his Bafta Fellowship award, the 55-year-old star thanked an anonymous woman called 'Sponge' for their help whilst he grieved. Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show, Davis said the woman reminded him of Cooper – who was also on the ITV talk show – playing Kerry Mucklowe in the BBC's Cotswolds-set series This Country. No one deserves the BAFTA Fellowship more than Mr Warwick Davis Huge Congratulations, enjoy your evening 🎊🎊🎊 @WarwickADavis 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺#BAFTA2025 #WarwickDavis — A TV Friend 📺 🍭 #FBPE Stan Nurse Crane Mr Jones (@atvfriend) February 16, 2025 Davis referenced the name sometimes given to Harry Potter antagonist Lord Voldemort – He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named – to avoid identifying the mystery woman. He said: 'I can reveal, sticking with the Harry Potter theme, Sponge is indeed She-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named. 'Sponge very much reminds me of Kerry. Some of the things she says and her accent.' Davis was awarded the Bafta Fellowship in February, which is described by the academy as the 'highest accolade Bafta can bestow on any one figure, recognising an exceptional contribution to film, television or games'. He told Ross how 'supportive' his wife was, saying she always encouraged him despite the difficult hours that came with the job. The couple co-founded dwarfism charity Little People UK, which helps provide 'friendship and financial support and guidance' to people with the condition and their families and friends. In his Bafta speech, Davis said: 'I'd like to dedicate and thank my wonderful wife Sammy who died almost a year ago. Recommended reading: Warwick Davis found out about his Bafta fellowship award while 'on the toilet' Warwick Davis dedicates Bafta film fellowship award to late wife 'She was always so supportive of my career, encouraged me to grab every opportunity with both hands. 'Since then life has been pretty tough for me but thanks to the support of our wonderful children, Annabelle and Harrison, I have been able to continue working and engaging in life. 'Special mention too should go to 'Sponge', you know who you are. Thank you for showing me that life can still have meaning and for helping me to laugh and love again.' The Jonathan Ross Show airs on Saturday at 9.20pm on ITV and ITVX.
The Independent
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Warwick Davis says woman who helped him find love again is like comedy character
Actor Warwick Davis has said the woman who helped him 'find love again' reminds him of a comedy character played by Daisy May Cooper. While receiving his Bafta Fellowship award, the 55-year old star of the Harry Potter and Star Wars film franchises thanked an anonymous woman called 'Sponge' for their help after his wife, Samantha Davis, died last year. Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show, Davis said the woman reminded him of Cooper – who was also on the ITV talk show – playing Kerry Mucklowe in the BBC's Cotswolds-set series This Country. Davis referenced the name sometimes given to Harry Potter antagonist Lord Voldemort – He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named – to avoid identifying the mystery woman. He said: 'I can reveal, sticking with the Harry Potter theme, Sponge is indeed She-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named. 'Sponge very much reminds me of Kerry. Some of the things she says and her accent.' Kerry is a character created and played by Cooper in mockumentary series This Country, which follows the lives of two cousins in a small village in the West Country. Cooper and her brother Charlie won Baftas for the series, including for their acting performances. Davis rose to fame as an 11-year old after being cast as an Ewok in Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi. He later starred in Willow, Leprechaun and Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy before being cast as charms teacher Professor Filius Flitwick in the Harry Potter series. Davis was awarded the Bafta Fellowship in February, which is described by the academy as the 'highest accolade Bafta can bestow on any one figure, recognising an exceptional contribution to film, television or games'. He gave an emotional speech referencing his late wife, who died last March, aged 53, and their two surviving children. He told Ross how 'supportive' his wife was, saying she always encouraged him despite the difficult hours that came with the job. The couple co-founded dwarfism charity Little People UK, which helps provide 'friendship and financial support and guidance' to people with the condition and their families and friends. In his Bafta speech, Davis said: 'I'd like to dedicate and thank my wonderful wife Sammy who died almost a year ago. 'She was always so supportive of my career, encouraged me to grab every opportunity with both hands. 'Since then life has been pretty tough for me but thanks to the support of our wonderful children, Annabelle and Harrison, I have been able to continue working and engaging in life. 'Special mention too should go to 'Sponge', you know who you are. Thank you for showing me that life can still have meaning and for helping me to laugh and love again.' The Jonathan Ross Show airs on Saturday at 9.20pm on ITV and ITVX.
Express Tribune
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Warwick Davis reveals he has found love again in emotional BAFTAs tribute to late wife
Warwick Davis revealed that he has found love again nearly a year after the heartbreaking loss of his wife, Samantha. While accepting the BAFTA Fellowship Award on Sunday, the 55-year-old actor fought back tears as he thanked a mystery person he referred to as 'Sponge' for helping him heal. "Special mention should go to Sponge, you know who you are. Thank you for showing me that life can still have meaning and for helping me to laugh and to love again," he said, his voice breaking. Davis dedicated the prestigious award to his late wife, who passed away in March 2024 at the age of 53. The couple had been married for 33 years and shared three children. Their daughter Annabelle and son Harrison were seen crying in the audience as Davis spoke about his grief. "Above all, I would like to dedicate and thank my wonderful wife Sammy. She was always so supportive of my career and encouraged me to grab every opportunity with both hands," he said. The Harry Potter and Star Wars star also credited his children for helping him push forward through his darkest times. "Since then, life has been pretty tough for me, but thanks to the support of our wonderful children Annabelle and Harrison, I've been able to continue working and engaging in life." The audience at the BAFTAs gave Davis a standing ovation, and social media was flooded with emotional reactions.
The Independent
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Warwick Davis fights back tears while dedicating Bafta award to late wife
British actor Warwick Davis was visibly emotional as he dedicated his Bafta film fellowship award to his late wife at the London ceremony on Sunday, 16 February. A special mention for 'Sponge' who Davis said had helped him learn to love again since losing his wife Samantha, aged 53, last March. On accepting his award, Davis said, 'This is the best thing that's ever happened to me, and I've been in Star Wars.' Davis, who was born with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, a rare bone disorder that results in dwarfism, said he hopes his award is also for his work as an actor as well as his activism.
