Anna Paquinis battling an undisclosed illness that is hampering her mobility.
On Wednesday, the actress walked the red carpet using a cane for assistance.
It hasnt been easy, Paquin toldPeopleof needing a cane to walk and experiencing some difficulties with her speech.
Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer attend “A Bit Of Light” New York screeningTheo Wargo/Getty Images
The magazine cited a source who says the Oscar and Emmy-winning actress is hoping to make a full recovery.
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My first love was independent filmmaking, said Paquin.
Thats how I entered the film industry.
Anna Paquin attends ‘A Bit Of Light’ New York Screening (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
I was working with people who were all about telling stories and telling them with integrity and truth.
Paquin was directed by husband Moyer in the indie drama, which is based on a stage play.
Not everyone ends up having the journey with motherhood that they have hoped or had planned, Paquin says.
A Bit of Lightis in theaters Friday, April 5.
