Best Actor Oscar 2023

2023 - 3 - 13

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Best and Worst Moments From the 2023 Oscars (The New York Times)

Most Historic Victory: Michelle Yeoh Becomes the First Asian Best Actress Winner · Quickest Pivot: Jimmy Kimmel Jokes About the Slap · Most Heartfelt Acceptance: ...

“Nice to see you again,” she told the crowd on Sunday, and thanked the academy for recognizing the supernatural skills that every Black woman has, not just in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. On Sunday, Hong could be seen onstage holding an Oscar, at the end of the night, when “Everything Everywhere” was named best picture. [not the ](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2023-03-12/oscars-2023-jenny-the-donkey-the-banshees-of-inisherin#:~:text=That%20wasn't%20Jenny%2C%20that,But%20it%20was%20an%20impostor.) [real](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2023-03-12/oscars-2023-jenny-the-donkey-the-banshees-of-inisherin#:~:text=That%20wasn't%20Jenny%2C%20that,But%20it%20was%20an%20impostor.) [ Jenny](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2023-03-12/oscars-2023-jenny-the-donkey-the-banshees-of-inisherin#:~:text=That%20wasn't%20Jenny%2C%20that,But%20it%20was%20an%20impostor.).) If the Tonys can tote a [goat](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svc26VIJ2pM) through the audience, it’s about time the Oscars hopped on the furry bandwagon … That’s what one of the animated short filmmakers, Matthew Freud (“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse”), said as he apologized to all those who helped but couldn’t be onstage with him. And without the winning live-action short “An Irish Goodbye,” starring James Martin as a man with Down syndrome, would we have had the entire Dolby Theater serenading him with a round of “Happy Birthday”? Yes, the two are stars of the live-action “Little Mermaid,” with Bailey in the lead role, and the ceremony has often had actors in coming projects announce winners. After rare wins for women in the last two years — Chloé Zhao for “Nomadland” and Jane Campion for “The Power of the Dog” — no female directors were recognized at this year’s ceremony. The first-time nominee had been considered a front-runner for the Oscar since the film premiered at the Venice Film Festival at the end of the summer, and his win was the grace note on a lovely comeback story. “If anyone in this theater commits an act of violence at any point during the show, you will be awarded the Oscar for best actor and permitted to give a 19-minute-long speech,” he joked near the top of the show, starting a string of jokes related to the Slap. Unlike the decision to swap the red carpet for a champagne-colored version, which was supposed to make the arrival segment feel contemporary but instead mostly made a lot of the dresses disappear, the reworn looks came closest to making the carpet seem relevant. Equally successful was Rihanna’s homage to Chadwick Boseman in “Lift Me Up,” with her band and backup singers ensconced in designs that resembled thatched roofs and the singer on a movable riser. Her win — also the first for a Malaysian performer — was one of many breakthroughs for Asian artists on Sunday.

Brendan Fraser's emotional speech after winning the Oscar for Best ... (MARCA.com)

Brendan Fraser stole the limelight at the 2023 Oscar Awards gala. The famous actor won the Best Actor in a Leading Role award for his performance in 'The ...

- The Oscars 2023. "My goodness, I thank the Academy for this honor and for our studio A24 for making such a bold fil," he said. The famous actor won the Best Actor in a Leading Role award for his performance in 'The Whale'.

Oscars 2023: Brendan Fraser wins Best Actor at 95th Academy ... (Economic Times)

Brendan Fraser, one of the most profound celebrities of the 90s and early 2000s has procured the title of Best Actor at the 95th Oscar Awards for his ...

Hunter, the film’s “lighthouse,” and other nominees whom he had beaten to earn the title saying that,” It is my honor to be named alongside you in this category.” His words of honor for his competitors truly reflect the sportsmanship he possesses. After acquiring enough fame from the Fraser earning the title of Best Actor at the Oscars was not surprising as Charlie of The Whale was already receiving appreciation when it got premiered at The Venice Film Festival. And I’m grateful to Darren Aronofsky for throwing me a creative lifeline and hauling me aboard the good ship The Whale.” He then extended his thankful words for Samuel D. I thank the I wanted to disappear into it.

Oscars 2023: Brendan Fraser's heartbreaking reaction to Best Actor ... (New Zealand Herald)

The star was close to breaking down in tears on the Oscars stage when he accepted the win.

Speaking on stage, he gushed: “So this is what the multiverse looks like. but it was, so I guess I should get up there and say something quick.” He said: “It’s like I’ve been on a diving expedition to the bottom of the ocean and the air on the line to the surface is on a launch to be watched over by some people in my life like my sons Holden, Leland and Griffin, I love you, Griffy. “I’m grateful to Darren Aronofsky for throwing me a creative lifeline and hauling me aboard the good ship The Whale. However, Fraser’s win was the real deal and he went on to make an emotional speech in which he praised The Whale director Darren Aronofsky for throwing him a “creative lifeline” and also took the time to pay tribute to his fellow nominees, Austin Butler for Elvis, Colin Farrell for The Banshees of Inisherin, Paul Mescal for Aftersun and Bill Nighy for Living. Brendan Fraser took out the Oscar for Best Actor last night but it wasn’t a win The Whale actor expected and resulted in a heartbreaking reaction.

Oscars 2023: Brenaissance continues for Brendan Fraser as he ... (WION)

Brendan Fraser won an Oscar at the recently concluded Oscars 2023 awards ceremony for his tour de force performance in The Whale.

I'm grateful to Darren Aronofsky for throwing me a creative lifeline and hauling me aboard the good ship The Whale." It's been like I've been on a diving expedition and the air on the line to the surface is being watched over by some people in my life like my sons. Fraser masterfully captured Charlie's emotional and psychological struggles, portraying a man who is haunted by his past and tormented by his present.

Brendan Fraser on best actor Oscars win, candid backstage moment ... (GMA)

Brendan Fraser talks backstage after winning the Academy Award for best actor and celebrates with a fellow Oscars winner.

"There are times in a career when the phone stops ringing for whatever reason," Fraser said. "No, no, that would be insane. It's been a pleasure."

Oscars 2023 live updates, winners and reaction as Ireland scoops ... (Irish Mirror)

The Oscars took place in Hollywood in the early hours of Monday morning Irish time, with 14 Irish nominees vying for the famous golden statues.

The award show opened with a montage of films from 2022, as well as the host cut into a Tom Cruise scene. Its co-directors led a chorus of Happy Birthday for the film’s star, James Martin, after it was announced as the winner at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. James turned 31 on the night. Not only is she an actor, but she's a certified emotional support donkey or at least that's what we told the airline to get her on the plane from Ireland,” host Kimmel told the audience. “He is out here in Hollywood wearing a leopard print suit jacket. I love you, Griffy.” It's actually not fantasy it is real." while another commented: "Lmao Brendan with his eyes open." I'm going to dance on a table tonight." His father Ivan Martin said: “It’s an amazing feat. It’s something that nobody can ever take away from him. It was a night of dreams for An Irish Goodbye star James Martin as the crowd sang happy birthday to the Belfast native after he collected an Academy Award on stage.

Oscars 2023: The 6 biggest talking points, from Brendan Fraser ... (GamesRadar+)

Ke Huy Quan left not one dry eye in the house with his emotional speech – and heart-warming onstage reunion with Harrison Ford – while Jamie Lee Curtis also ...

He was up against Paul Mescal for [Aftersun](https://www.gamesradar.com/aftersun-review/), Bill Nighy for Living, Colin Farrell for The Banshees of Inisherin, and Austin Butler for [Elvis](https://www.gamesradar.com/elvis-review-baz-luhrmann/). Jordan and his [Creed 3](https://www.gamesradar.com/creed-3-review/) co-star Jonathan Majors. [Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](https://www.gamesradar.com/black-panther-wakanda-forever-review-marvel/). [actor later reunited with his Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom co-star onstage](https://www.gamesradar.com/ke-huy-quan-oscars-harrison-ford-indiana-jones/) when Everything Everywhere All at Once won Best Picture. Banshees was up for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Colin Farrell), Best Supporting Actor (Brendan Gleeson and Barry Keoghan), Best Supporting Actress (Kerry Condon), Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Original Score. Jordan and Jonathan Majors give a shoutout to Angela Bassett: "Hi, auntie. [The Banshees of Inisherin](https://www.gamesradar.com/the-banshees-of-inisherin-review/) and the Steven Spielberg-directed The Fabelmans, went home empty handed. It was a relatively surprising win in a competitive category, with Curtis's Everything Everywhere co-star Stephanie Hsu also nominated, alongside Angela Bassett, Kerry Condon, and Hong Chau. That all changed at the 2023 ceremony when It came as no surprise that Everything Everywhere All at Once walked away with the most wins of the night – the film had been a frontrunner for the entire awards race and was widely expected to bag some major wins. This is the American dream." Jordan and Jonathan Majors made sure to give Angela Bassett a sweet shout out.

Oscars 2023 Takeaways: Anne Thompson's Analysis of Gentler Show (IndieWire)

Michelle Yeoh and Brendan Fraser at the Oscars after-party, the Governor's ball. Anne Thompson. On the way into the Governors' Ball, Darren Aronofsky happily ...

The producers created some indelible moments, as Halle Berry, the only Best Actress of color to that point to win the Oscar (for “Monster’s Ball”) presented the Best Actress Oscar to Yeoh, the second woman of color (in 95 years) and the first Asian. And of course Best Picture presenter Harrison Ford handed the Best Picture Oscar to his “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” costar Ke Huy Quan as the camera cut away to Steven Spielberg’s shit-eating grin. Adding to the length was Lady Gaga’s bare-bones performance of “Top Gun: Maverick” song “Hold My Hand,” which she had demurred from performing (she was never announced) but decided at the last minute to sing anyway. The performances of the nominated songs were arguably the strong suit of the night, from pregnant Rihanna (“Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”) to hot-dog fingered David Byrne and Stephanie Hsu (“This Is a Life” from “Everything Everywhere All at Once”). In recent years, specialty theatrical distributors Searchlight and Focus were the great Oscar promoters (see Searchlight’s “Nomadland,” “12 Years a Slave,” The Shape of Water” and “Birdman,” and Focus’ “Brokeback Mountain,” “Milk,” and “Belfast”). This made Kramer very happy, even if James Cameron (“Avatar: The Way of Water”) and Tom Cruise (“Top Gun: Maverick”), the powers behind the year’s biggest billion-dollar blockbusters, whose films took home one craft Oscar each (VFX and Sound respectively), never showed up. “Everything Everywhere All at Once” directors Scheinert and Kwan, a rare directing team to win the Oscar, made several trips to the podium to accept Original Screenplay, Directing, and Best Picture. “Animation is ready to be taken to the next step,” del Toro said. (In the pandemic year 2021, BAFTA and the Oscars synced up with “Nomadland.”) The 10,000 Academy members may be more diverse and international, but these days they vote for movies that entertain them for Best Picture. As Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos pointed out at the after-party at the Governor’s Ball, BAFTA has been willing to give Best Film to tough art films like Netflix’s “The Power of the Dog” and “Roma” more than the Academy, which, as it has expanded, has awarded Best Picture to a series of crowdpleasers. [ changing of the guard](https://www.indiewire.com/2023/03/a24-netflix-dominate-2023-oscars-1234818855/). On the way into the Governors’ Ball, Darren Aronofsky happily accepted congrats for two Oscar wins for “The Whale,” for comeback kid Best Actor Brendan Fraser and his makeup transformation.

Oscars 2023: The Mummy To Now - Best Actor Brendan Fraser's ... (NDTV)

Oscars: The former star of 1990s hits endured a decade in the Hollywood wilderness before winning over Academy voters with his portrayal of a reclusive ...

But Fraser has said the psychological impact of the alleged attack, combined with the industry's response, and a bitter and costly divorce from Smith, all took their toll on his mental health. In 2003, Fraser was the alleged victim of sexual assault by a former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which hands out the Golden Globes. Fraser only made the incident public more than a decade later, saying in an interview that he had been blacklisted by the industry after accusing Philip Berk of groping him at a Beverly Hills hotel luncheon.Berk denies the incident. Fraser was born in December 1968 to Canadian parents in the US state of Indiana. "Charlie is by far the most heroic man I've ever played," Fraser said at the film's world premiere in Venice last year. The drama follows Charlie's attempts to secretly reconnect with his rebellious and aloof teenage daughter Ellie, while he is also visited by a young missionary who is seemingly determined to save him.

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