Brendan Fraser dons tuxedo at Oscars’ Governors Awards after sharing plans to BOYCOTT Golden Globes
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Brendan Fraser was one of the stars competing in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 13th Annual Governors Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
“The Governors Awards is an annual event honoring awards presented by the Academy’s Board of Governors — the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, and the Honorary Award,” the ceremony official reads. website.
Since its inception in 2009, the event has become a major red carpet stop for many Oscar nominees, and is widely regarded as the first major stop of the seasonal Awards Circuit.
Awards stop: Brendan Fraser, 53, attends the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 13th Governors Awards Saturday at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles
Fraser, 53, came on a wave of critical acclaim tonight for his performance in the psychological drama film The Whale, which included a six-minute standing ovation when it made its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival in September.
He put his fashion best foot forward for a round and photos at the Governors Award event in a classic black tuxedo, matching bow tie, white shirt and black dress shoes.
The former Mummy star rounded off his look by cutting his dark hair short, back from his face and slightly spiky.
Elegant: With major Oscar buzz for his performance in The Whale, Fraser stepped into the event in a classic black suit, matching bow tie, white shirt and black dress shoes
Oscar buzz: With no shortage of critical acclaim leading up to its December release, Fraser is set to take home awards with The Whale
Three awards are presented at this ceremony that represent lifetime achievement in the motion picture industry: the Academy Honorary Award, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.
The recipients are revealed each summer prior to the November event, where they are honored at the dinner gala.
Highlights from the Governors Awards are then “incorporated into the Academy Awards show of the year,” according to the organization’s website.
This year, the Board Of Governors voted for songwriter Diane Warren, director Peter Weir and director Euzhan Palcy to receive honorary Oscars.
Michael J. Fox was honored with this year’s Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, which is given to people with “outstanding contributions to humanitarian causes.”
Transformative: In The Whale, directed by Darren Aronofsky from a screenplay by Samuel D. Hunter, the American-Canadian actor had to undergo a massive transformation to play Charlie, “a 200-pound reclusive man trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter’
Emotional: The lead up to The Whale’s theatrical release was an emotional ride for Fraser, who was moved to tears after receiving that standing ovation at its world premiere, and again at the BFI London Film Festival
With no shortage of critical acclaim leading up to its December release, Fraser is poised to take home awards with The Whale.
In the film, directed by Darren Aronofsky from a screenplay by Samuel D. Hunter, the American-Canadian actor had to undergo a massive transformation to play Charlie, “a 200-pound reclusive man trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter’, according to tot CNN.
The two grew apart after Charlie left his family for another man who later died. Charlie then proceeded to binge eat out of pain and guilt, resulting in his current appearance.
The lead up to its December theatrical release was an emotional ride for Fraser, who was moved to tears after receiving that standing ovation at the world premiere, and again at the BFI London Film Festival, which has since sparked major Oscar buzz.
Triumphant return: Many people are calling The Whale Fraser’s comeback movie as he stepped out of the limelight several years ago after being a leading man in Hollywood since the 1990s
Tough times: Fraser stepped out of the spotlight many years ago after suffering several traumas including his divorce, the death of his mother and health issues
Many movie pundits call The Whale comeback movie Fraser considering that he stepped out of the limelight several years ago after being a leading man in Hollywood since the 1990s.
As it turns out, Fraser’s absence from Hollywood was due in part to various traumas he went through, including his divorce, his mother’s death, and health issues.
And then in 2018, the actor accused Philip Berk, then president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, who groped him in 2003.
While Berk claimed it was all a joke, Fraser didn’t see it that way and felt traumatized, according to Cultural Collectives.
As a result, Fraser has said he will not be attending the Golden Globe Awards next year.
In addition to Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Samantha Morton, Ty Simpkins and Sathya Sridharan also star in The Whale.
The drama will premiere in theaters across the US on December 9.
Serious allegations: In 2018, Fraser accused Philip Berk, then president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, of groping him in 2003, and as a result said he will not attend the 2023 Golden Globes