Home and Away actress Jessica Redmayne has shared an emotional and deeply personal tribute to her late mother, revealing the heartbreaking grief

she continues to carry following her passing. In a candid interview that has moved fans across Australia, the beloved actress spoke openly about the pain of

losing the woman she describes as her “biggest supporter,” admitting there are still days when the loss feels impossible to accept.

“She is the reason I do this,” Jessica said through tears. “Everything I’ve achieved started with her believing in me first.”

The emotional confession has sparked an outpouring of support from fans and fellow actors, many praising Jessica for her honesty and vulnerability during such a difficult chapter of her life.

Known to viewers for her powerful performances and emotional depth onscreen, Jessica revealed that behind the scenes she has been quietly navigating one of the hardest experiences imaginable. According to the actress, her mother had supported her acting dreams from the very beginning, encouraging her to pursue auditions even when success felt out of reach.

“She never let me give up,” Jessica explained. “Even when I doubted myself, she didn’t. She always told me that storytelling mattered and that if I had a passion for it, I should fight for it.”

The actress recalled childhood memories of rehearsing lines at home, attending drama classes with her mother by her side, and celebrating every small milestone together long before fame arrived.

“She was there for every audition, every rejection, every callback,” Jessica shared. “She understood how hard this industry could be, but she also reminded me why I loved it.”

The devastating loss reportedly came during a particularly demanding period in Jessica’s career, forcing the actress to continue filming while privately dealing with immense grief. Friends close to the star say she struggled emotionally in the months following her mother’s death but found comfort in throwing herself into work.

“Sometimes being on set helped because it gave me somewhere to put my emotions,” she admitted. “But there were also moments where I would finish a scene and just break down because all I wanted was to call Mum and tell her about my day.”

Jessica revealed that returning home after filming became one of the most painful parts of the grieving process.

“That silence is the hardest thing,” she said quietly. “You keep reaching for the phone before remembering they’re not there anymore.”

The actress also spoke about how grief has permanently changed her perspective on life, relationships, and success. While awards and career milestones once felt incredibly important, Jessica now says she values family and emotional connection above everything else.

“You realise how fragile life is,” she explained. “You stop worrying so much about perfection or pressure because suddenly the people you love are all that matter.”

Fans were particularly moved when Jessica described carrying her mother’s influence into every performance she gives.

“I still talk to her before scenes sometimes,” she confessed. “I know that probably sounds strange, but it makes me feel close to her. I still want to make her proud.”

Sources close to the actress say the cast and crew of Home and Away rallied around Jessica during her darkest moments, offering quiet support behind the scenes while respecting her privacy.

Several co-stars are believed to have formed especially strong bonds with Jessica during that period, helping her through emotionally overwhelming days on set.

“She’s incredibly strong,” one insider shared. “But this loss shattered her. The people around her really stepped up because they knew how much pain she was carrying.”

Jessica’s heartbreaking interview has resonated strongly with viewers, many taking to social media to share their own experiences with grief and loss. Others praised the actress for showing a more human side of fame rarely seen publicly.

Despite the heartbreak, Jessica says she hopes speaking openly about grief might help others feel less alone.

“Losing someone changes you forever,” she said. “But if sharing my story helps even one person feel understood, then I think Mum would have wanted that.”

And in perhaps the interview’s most emotional moment, Jessica reflected on what she believes her mother would say if she could see her now.

“She’d probably tell me to stop crying and keep going,” the actress laughed softly. “That was who she was. Strong, loving, and always pushing me forward.”

Though the loss remains devastating, Jessica Redmayne’s moving tribute has revealed the extraordinary bond that continues to shape her life — and the memory of a mother whose belief in her daughter still lives on in every performance.