Pedro Pascal suddenly went from being ‘that Game of Thrones actor’ to being all around the internet. While he was already an amazing actor, The Mandalorian and The Last of Us gave him a platform to showcase those talents and reach out his full potential by playing the lead. However, before the glorious phase, came the struggles and the journey that brought him to where he is.

The actor who is lovingly referred to as ‘daddy’ by the world of the internet, recently got candid in an interview. Unlike his many hilarious appearances, this one gave a close and personal look into the actor’s life and relationships. Here is a look into his beautiful relationship with his mother.

Pedro Pascal takes a trip down memory lane to open up on his relationship with his mother

We have seen Pascal play serious, funny, and adventurous roles effortlessly. But behind all that is a shy guy who would get nervous and need confidence. In a recent interview, the actor revealed how his mother gave him the confidence to do things. February 4 is when she passed away, and on the same date years later, he was to host SNL. Pedro Pascal revealed to Esquire, “I was so scared that week that I was talking to her.”

He explained how talking to her, even after her death, gave him peace, comfort, and confidence. She passed away when he was very young, leaving him and his sister to look after their even younger siblings. Although he could not replace his mother’s position, he assured his siblings of always being there for them. He has two sisters and one brother. His younger sister Lux came out as transgender and came out as an activist.

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The actor even took up her maiden name Pascal as his stage name to honor her memory.

How the actor left everyone adoring him during SNL

Like many guests, Pascal had the privilege of appearing as a guest on SNL. But being his funny self, the actor could not hold back his laughter during one particular skit. He revealed how noticing fellow actor Bowen Yang’s laughter led him to break his own character in the Explain This episode. While people loved his performance, it was this moment that really made him people’s favorite.

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