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Chadwick Boseman's Widow Reveals Oscar Speech Draft
13 Mar
Summary
- Simone Boseman shared her prepared speech for Chadwick's Oscar nomination.
- She found the prepared speech in her husband's notes.
- The 2021 Oscars saved the best actor award for last, a fateful decision.
Simone Ledward Boseman recently shared a deeply personal moment from the 2021 Academy Awards, revealing the speech she had prepared for her late husband, Chadwick Boseman. He had been nominated for best actor for his role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
Ledward Boseman discovered the prepared remarks on her computer, a speech filled with gratitude and admiration for her husband's profound talent and spirit. She recalled searching for words that would honor him, finding solace in his notebooks.
The 2021 Oscars ceremony, held in-person at Union Station in Los Angeles, made a controversial decision to present the best actor award last. This led to an unexpected outcome when Anthony Hopkins was announced as the winner, not Chadwick Boseman.
Despite the palpable disappointment, Ledward Boseman found comfort in a cast gift from Denzel Washington, a dog tag engraved with 'Man gives the award, God gives the reward.' This sentiment resonated deeply following the ceremony.
Anthony Hopkins later acknowledged Chadwick Boseman in his own acceptance speech, a gesture Simone Ledward Boseman described as beautiful and thoughtful.
