Andrew Garfield Reflects on 'Profound Two Weeks' Spent with His Mother Before She Died of Cancer

Andrew Garfield and mother Lynn Garfield.Photo: Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic Andrew Garfieldis reflecting on losing his mother to cancer when he was filming his upcoming movie,The Eyes of Tammy Faye. The Amazing Spider-Manactor, 38, opened up toVarietyabout mom Lynn — whom he described to the outlet as “the purest angel” — and her battle with cancer. Garfield had only recently learned of her diagnosis prior to going to North Carolina to shoot the film and was hesitant to leave, he said, but did so at her encouragement.

Andrew Garfield Remembers Costar Heath Ledger as 'Gift to the World' 14 Years After His Death

Andrew Garfieldremembers late costarHeath Ledgeras a “gift to the world.” TheTick, Tick…Boom!actor, 38, spoke with hisThe Social Networkcostar Dakota JohnsonforVanity Fairin which he recalled working with Ledger on his final film, 2009’sThe Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. Ledger died at age 28 on Jan. 22, 2008, in the middle of the film’s production. Actors Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell joined the cast to help complete Ledger’s role. Garfield played Anton in the Terry Gilliam–directed film, which also starred Christopher Plummer.

Andrew Garfield Says He'd Impersonate Meryl Streep If He Played Snatch Game on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

Andrew Garfield.Photo: Getty Andrew Garfieldhas his sights set on impersonating a Hollywood legend. During a chat withE! Newson the 94thAcademy Awardsred carpet,The Amazing Spider-Manactor said he’d step intoMeryl Streep’s shoes if he ever competed onRuPaul’s Drag Race. “I witnessed personally what a big fan ofRuPaul’s Drag Raceyou are,“E!red carpet correspondentLaverne Coxsaid. “Now, if you could be onRuPaul’s Drag Racein Snatch Game, what celebrity impersonation would you do?” It took Garfield, 38, a minute to come up with his answer for the beloved celebrity-impersonation game.

Andrew Garfield Says Lying About 'Spider-Man' Involvement Was 'Stressful' but 'Weirdly Enjoyable'

Andrew Garfield.Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesWarning: This post contains spoilers for Marvel’s latest Spider-Man film,Spider-Man: No Way Home.Andrew Garfieldcouldn’t resist having a bit of fun when it came to keeping mum about his involvement inSpider-Man: No Way Home.The 38-year-old actor — who starred as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Sony’sAmazing Spider-Manmovies — recently reprised his role as the famed webslinger via a surprise appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest offering, alongside current SpideyTom Holland, and the first film iteration’s star,Tobey Maguire.

Andrew Garfield Says Playing Spider-Man Was 'Beautiful' Because He 'Got to Meet' Ex Emma Stone

Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Looking back at his time as Spider-Man,Andrew Garfieldcan only think of the “beautiful” moments. The 38-year-old actor played the superhero in 2012’sThe Amazing Spider-Manand 2014’sThe Amazing Spider-Man 2, where he met and fell in love with ex-girlfriendEmma Stone. While Garfield was briefly disillusioned with the world of major blockbusters after his stint, he now sees the experience differently. “It was only beautiful,” he toldVarietyin a new interview.