AceShowbiz - Andrew Scott, renowned for his compelling roles in hits like "Fleabag" and the recent "Ripley", shared a little-known incident from the 2020 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, which shocked fans. Speaking at this year's event, Scott admitted that his first experience at the ceremony was not what anyone would expect.

In a candid conversation with Variety, Scott recounted, "I was beside Phoebe [Waller-Bridge] and Laura Dern had just won best supporting actress and we were standing up."

Laura Dern's acceptance for her role in "Marriage Story" turned unforgettable for Scott as it coincided with a severe kidney stone attack. The excruciating pain was so immediate and intense that he had to be swiftly taken to the hospital.

As he ripped off his tuxedo and writhed in agony at the back of the room, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, "Fleabag" creator and star, ran to his aid with water. Despite the emergency, Scott's condition remained under wraps, a secret kept from the rest of the attendees. An ambulance was discreetly called, and Scott was rushed for medical help.

His brush with medical trauma might have been grisly, but it left him with a story to tell. When asked by Variety's Marc Malkin where he left the kidney stone, Scott humorously deflected, "That's too much. People don't need to know about that."

Fast forward to 2025, Scott found himself once again among the nominees at the SAG Awards, this time for his outstanding performance in "Ripley".

Based on Patricia Highsmith's 1955 novel "The Talented Mr. Ripley", the series sees Scott stepping into the shoes of Tom Ripley, a con man and sociopath. His portrayal has been described as immersive and demanding; a challenge Scott embraced by creating his unique interpretation of the character.

Reflecting on his role in "Ripley", Scott told Vanity Fair, "I found it mentally and physically really hard. That's just the truth of it."

He emphasized the importance of making the character his own, "You have to throw all those [past portrayals] out, try not to listen to them, and go, 'Okay, well, I have to have the courage to create our own version and my own understanding of the character.' "

This year, Scott was pitted against esteemed actors like Javier Bardem, Colin Farrell, Richard Gadd, and Kevin Kline. While Colin Farrell ultimately took home the award for his role in "The Penguin", Scott's appreciation for the night was undoubtedly unmarred by any unexpected emergencies.