Andrew Garfield’s Teary Conversation With Elmo About His Late Mom Is a Raw Look at Grief

The loss of a parent is one of the most heartbreaking life events someone can go through. Andrew Garfield shared his journey of grief with Elmo on the Friday, Oct. 18 episode of Sesame Street and the clip went viral for all the right reasons. No matter how old or young you are, grief can be a tough emotion to navigate. 

Elmo, in his sweet, little voice, asked the 41-year-old actor how he was doing as they sat on the iconic Sesame Street stoop. “I’m just thinking about my mom today,” he replied.