Chadwick Boseman’s household says late actor was not snubbed at Oscars 2021

By ANI
WASHINGTON: Addressing the backlash coming from late actor Chadwick Boseman’s followers about him being snubbed on the 93rd Academy Awards, the star’s brother confirmed that the household isn’t upset with the choice as veteran actor Anthony Hopkins deserved the win.

Chadwick’s household has a message for these saying that the late actor was snubbed from the Oscars ceremony, which was held on Sunday evening.

The ‘Black Panther’ star’s brother, Derrick Boseman, instructed TMZ, that he would not view Chadwick not profitable an Oscar for Best Actor as a snub as a result of “every nominated actor was excellent and deserving of the award.”

He stated that the household isn’t upset or agitated with why Chadwick’s title was not known as on the finish of the Oscars ceremony.

The household additionally wished Hopkins and his household all the most effective. Derrick added, “I”m positive Anthony would if Chad gained.”

TMZ first reported {that a} throng of celebrities felt Chadwick bought snubbed following his stellar efficiency within the 2020 movie ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’, his final position earlier than he died.

Model Winnie Harlow reacted to the information on her social media calling it “insane” that the late actor did not get the accolade.

Derrick additionally admitted that Chadwick was not a person who put an excessive amount of worth on the Oscars. “Yes, an Oscar would have been an achievement, but was never an obsession,” he added.

On a associated notice, Hopkins who didn’t attend the ceremony in particular person made a brief video from his residence to weigh in on his shock Oscar win. He additionally paid a heartfelt tribute to Chadwick.

“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 honoured,” he stated in his video.

Hopkins took residence his second Academy Award after he gained the primary one for finest actor in 1992 for his efficiency in ‘The Silence of the Lambs’.

He bagged the award throughout the Sunday ceremony his phenomenal efficiency in ‘The Father’. In the film, he performed an ageing man scuffling with dementia as his daughter (Oscar winner Olivia Colman) strikes in to deal with him.

The finest actor was the ultimate award of the ceremonial evening. Joaquin Phoenix, final yr’s finest actor winner for ‘Joker,’ introduced the class and accepted the award on Hopkins’ behalf. With his win, the star made historical past because the oldest actor, male or feminine, to earn an Oscar.

‘The Father’ went into the Academy Awards ceremony with six nominations, together with finest image, movie enhancing, manufacturing design and a best-supporting actress nod for Colman.