- In London, British-Nigerian actor Damson Idris unreservedly referred to himself as a “mummy’s boy.”
- He expressed his gratitude towards his mother, recognizing her for his existence and her unwavering support.
London – British-Nigerian actor Damson Idris has openly embraced the title of “mummy’s boy,” expressing deep admiration and gratitude for his mother and the role she has played in his life.
In a heartfelt statement, the 33-year-old actor credited his mother not just for his upbringing, but for his very existence and continued growth. He described her as his biggest fan, revealing that everything he does in his acting career is with the aim of making her proud.
He said: “I am a mummy’s boy. Big time. I am not ashamed to admit it anymore. It used to be kind of like – ‘ah, he’s a mummy’s boy.’ I am actually proud of myself on it. That woman is the reason why I exist. She is my biggest fan and I’m her biggest fan,”
“She is the one I want to make proud, and I relate to Joshua [a movie character] in that sense, too, because he just wants to make his mother proud and be the best and win a championship. And hopefully I can win a championship in whatever way I can, too.”
His words reflect a strong bond between the actor and his mother, one he says continually motivates him to succeed. He even drew a parallel to a movie character who shares the same burning desire to excel and bring honor to his mother.
Damson Idris, known for his breakout role in Snowfall, continues to earn admiration not just for his acting talent but also for the values he upholds off-screen.
