AdvertisementIn an emotional acceptance speech, Jackson looked back on his career, noting his early, nameless roles, including what he described as “Gang Member No. 2” and “Black Guy.” He thanked his wife of 42 years, Latanya Richardson Jackson; director Quentin Tarantino, with whom he has made six films; “every person who has ever bought a ticket to any movie I was in”; and notably his wigmaker.
“I tried to entertain audiences the way Hollywood entertained me,” said Jackson, who grew up watching films in segregated theaters in Tennessee. “Make them forget their lives for a few hours, be thrilled, awed or excited.” “When I got this call last year, it was unexpected,” he said, “but I guarantee you, this thing is going to be cherished.”
Should’ve won best supporting actor for PulpFiction-another massive Oscars miss!
How is he 73?
It's a Hollywood woke points recognition award.
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