" God , how deeply did we all find that . "

Crying realistically may be an essential feather in the bow of a good actor, but some have absolutely mastered the art.

1.Emma Thompson

2.Phoebe Waller-Bridge

3.Toni Collette

4.Sally Field

5.Claire Danes

6.Florence Pugh

7.James McAvoy

8.River Phoenix

9.Logan Lerman

10.Matthew McConaughey

11.Natalie Portman

12.Ewan McGregor

13.Tom Hanks

14.Viola Davis

15.Aaron Paul

16.Will Smith

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A woman, with tears on her face, is comforted by multiple hands placed gently on her head and shoulders

A woman wipes a tear from her eye, appearing emotional while indoors

Phoebe Waller-Bridge sits against a glass wall with graffiti in the background. She wears a dark jacket over a red top

Toni Collette, looking shocked and frightened, appears to be screaming in a scene from a movie

Sally Field is outdoors, crying with a distressed expression, possibly from an emotional scene in a movie. Green foliage is blurry in the background

A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a serious expression, appears distressed in an indoor setting

Florence Pugh crying while standing outdoors next to a red structure with trees and fields in the background

James McAvoy, in a military uniform, gazing ahead with a contemplative expression. An officer is blurred in the background

Two boys, one upset and crying while the other watches sympathetically

A person with short dark hair is wearing a white shirt and a suit jacket. They appear to be emotional or crying in a living room or bedroom setting

Matthew McConaughey looking intensely while driving a car in a scene from a movie

A person in a white coat shaves the head of Natalie Portman, who appears emotional, in a scene from a film

A couple embraces and kisses against a backdrop of rose petals. The woman is wearing an ornate headpiece and jewelry. Both appear intense

Man with short hair and a sad expression stands outdoors with trees in the background

Viola Davis in a scene from a movie wearing period clothing with a serious, contemplative expression

A man is crying while holding his hands to his neck

Will Smith with a solemn expression, dressed in a suit, in a scene from the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness."