The award may have slipped away, but Marsden’s mom wins hearts with touching text

James Marsden, renowned for his roles in iconic films like The Notebook, may not have clinched the Golden Globe this time, but he emerged as a winner in the eyes of his biggest fan – his mom. The 50-year-old actor, nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for his portrayal of himself in the reality hoax sitcom Jury Duty, shared a delightful message from his mother that has left fans swooning.

While the Golden Globes showcased a star-studded evening, Marsden’s mom, Kathleen, stole the spotlight with her heartfelt text to her son. Despite Matthew Macfadyen ultimately securing the award, Kathleen’s pride in her son’s achievement resonated profoundly.

Taking to Instagram, Marsden posted a screenshot of his mom’s message, accompanied by a simple yet touching caption: “My mom. I love you ❤️.”

In the heartfelt text, Kathleen recounted her favorite moment of the night – when Marsden’s category was announced. Expressing her joy, she narrated how seeing her son’s picture among the nominees evoked a profound sense of pride and happiness.

“My favorite moment of tonight was when they had your picture up with the other 5 nominees,” she shared. “Just like I’ve seen all my life of different nominee pics all together like that. And I saying to myself [sic] – my son is one of the 6 chosen, and there he is up there on the TV screen next to the other nominees.”

The text continued with a burst of maternal pride: “MY son did that. I can’t quit smiling. ❤️”

Since Marsden shared the heartwarming message, fans across platforms have been expressing their adoration for the actor’s mom. Messages of support and appreciation flooded in, with one person stating, “James Marsden sharing this text from his mom has destroyed me.”

Another fan exclaimed, “We love you James Marsden’s mother!!!!”