Brendan Fraser had a triumphant night time on the 2023 Critics’ Alternative Awards, the place he snagged the perfect actor trophy for his “The Whale” efficiency. Following his Hollywood comeback, the 54-year-old actor was up for the dignity in opposition to stiff competitors, which included Austin Butler in “Elvis,” Tom Cruise in “Prime Gun: Maverick,” Paul Mescal in “Aftersun,” Colin Farrell in “The Banshees of Inisherin,” and Invoice Nighy in “Dwelling.”
Fraser accepted his award Sunday night time and delivered an emotional speech, saying, “I am positive glad you awoke for me,” referring to those that watched “The Whale.” “This film, ‘The Whale,’ is about love, it is about redemption, and it is about discovering the sunshine in a darkish place,” he added whereas on the verge of tears. The actor thanked his fellow costars, together with Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, and Ty Simpkins, in addition to director Darren Aronofsky, whom he graciously honored for selecting him for his award-winning function.
He concluded his emotional speech with: “If you happen to, like a man like Charlie, who I performed on this film, in any means wrestle with weight problems, otherwise you simply really feel such as you’re in a darkish sea, I would like you to know that for those who, too, can have the power to only get to your toes and go to the sunshine, good issues will occur.”
Fraser’s newest honor comes after he snagged a 2023 SAG Award nomination and skipped out on the 2023 Golden Globe Awards, a choice he introduced in his November 2022 GQ interview, the place he spoke out in opposition to the award present and the Hollywood International Press Affiliation.
“I’ve extra historical past with the Hollywood International Press Affiliation than I’ve respect for the Hollywood International Press Affiliation,” Fraser informed the outlet. “No, I cannot take part. It is due to the historical past that I’ve with them. And my mom did not increase a hypocrite. You may name me plenty of issues, however not that.” Regardless of his refusal to assist the Golden Globes, Fraser nonetheless earned a greatest actor nomination.
Together with his comeback period now in full swing, Fraser simply could rating an Oscar nomination for “The Whale” to high all of it off.
