Austin Butler says mother’s death made him ask if acting was ‘noble profession’

Austin Butler says mother’s death made him ask if acting was ‘noble profession’
Austin Butler (Ian West/PA)

Austin Butler has revealed he questioned if he should leave acting and if it was a “noble profession” after his mother died when he was in his early 20s.

The Hollywood star, 31, has been nominated for a Golden Globe award and is tipped for an Oscar nod for his critically acclaimed portrayal of Elvis Presley in the musical biopic Elvis.

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