Anthony Hopkins Speaks out
After Winning Oscar's Award Over
Chadwick Boseman.
On Monday, Anthony Hopkins won the Oscar for
best actor for his performance in ‘The Father.’ .
The 83-year-old actor was asleep during
the award show, but finally spoke out in a
post-show acceptance video on Monday.
In the video, which was shared to social media,
Hopkins thanked the Academy for the award.
At 83 years of age, I did
not expect to get this
award. I really didn't …
I’m very grateful to the
Academy. Thank you, Anthony Hopkins, via Yahoo.
Hopkins also paid tribute to Chadwick Boseman,
who many thought would win the award instead. .
I want to pay tribute to
Chadwick Boseman, who was
taken from us far too early …
I really did not expect this,
so I feel very privileged and
honored, thank you, Anthony Hopkins, via Yahoo.
Hopkins’ Sunday night victory surprised
many because multiple factors seemed to indicate
that Boseman would win the award. .
The best actor category
was moved to the end of
the show, which many
viewers took as a build-up
to Boseman’s victory. .
Boseman’s widow,
Simone, also attended
the Oscars, in order to
accept the award on his
behalf if he won