Brendan Fraser wins the Critics Choice Award for Best Actor in The Whale

[@ALscience]

Brendan Fraser and Keanu Reeves must be protected at all cost.

[@shaneblackburn8910]

Amen

[@chrissydolores7161]

I second your statement.

[@mm12345777]

Yes!!! 🫶🏻💖

[@margarethmichelina5146]

Along with Terry Crews

[@MsJujubee3]

THIS

[@wheezerbean]

Everyone got so loud for Brendan! I’m so glad he won 👏 👏

[@moodyjenny86]

Came to say the same thing lol

[@mcmltr]

Yup. I hope he can win the Oscars too..

[@arriuscalpurniuspiso]

Damn shame about his vocal chord surgery. His voice sounds really shot

[@JPR-6101]

Yeah im really happy for him. Love this dude

[@bloodynuke1175]

@@mcmltr last night he won the oscar for best actor, he finally got the comback he wanted

[@lessthanthreemetal]

This dude experienced what it was like to be a worldwide star, suddenly have it all stolen from you, and then somehow rise from the ashes. It's goddamn inspiring.

[@jevinday]

"I want you to know that if you can have the strength to get to your feet and go to the light good things will happen" is already one of my favorite quotes ever. such a great speech.

[@nenarosebud658]

Mine too. Super inspiring.

[@just4gamerstube558]

This speech will go down in history as the greatest speech that can literally make a grown man who never cries cry like a baby. I never ever cry and this speech just hit me like a freight train.

[@reyjenetapia2957]

Good speech

[@jayroush7192]

My goodness great speech but when he said that I could not hold back the tears 😭 ❤

[@st-ko5zo]

This 2 min speech inspires me in darkness always❤

[@EvanBakerian]

One of the best speeches I’ve ever heard. I hope he wins the Oscar!

[@MakuraZalis]

This traction he will win the Oscar. This comeback will be legendary

[@supermariofan03]

@@MakuraZalis Colin Farrell is looking more likely. He has won so many awards for Banshees, as Fraser only won a couple.

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

@@supermariofan03 This one (and his PR firm clearly bought it). His 2 awards from Toronto and Palm Springs were not competitive awards, just handouts so that he would attend. The same as Las Cruces in 2016. The Oscar is not the same thing.

[@carlospires5331]

Just like was said about Messi and the world cup... it's not Brendan that will win a oscar if that happens...it's the oscar that would win Brandon.

[@angelcanez4426]

Who wins the cannes film festival will probably take it.

[@DiDoblaDub]

It is IMPOSSIBLE not to cry watching this video, Brendan deserves that award and much much more

[@nimimini]

Yep, but I'm so, so happy for him😍

[@ArtGuitarLTX]

😢 for real 🥲

[@CertifiedFreshMemes]

So deserved. He's my hero. Glad to see him make such a grand return!

[@katrin896]

As an audience, I don't think we realize just how lucky we are to have Brendan Fraser. This man is pure gold! So authentic, so kind-hearted, and just so real and nice! He absolutely deserved this and I am so, SO happy he is back in our lives!

[@A.L.P.D.]

I've always loved him.

[@aaroncampbell8303]

Hope he wins a Oscar!

[@markperez9613]

He will

[@BareBandSubscription]

He’s the leading choice, really. The only reason he didn’t win the Golden Globe is pretty obvious (petty jerks).

[@nurseaylla]

YES! He is the one that deserves the most of all nominees, The Whale made me cry like a baby, and I don’t usually cry watching movies

[@wimpieyuwono2550]

It's hard, Austin Butler is great too. But just keep that hope.

[@hardsam68]

Butlers is an impersonation, Frasers is off the page and as it turns out off the planet and that’s why a quiet performance should always be considered just as worthy as an extroverted one

[@goldierocks9221]

I'm incredibly happy for him. Stiff competition. The others were amazing as well. Well deserved.

[@Millennial_Mike]

The public adoration for Brendan Fraser is a beautiful thing... people just back him 100%... knowing what he's been through. Lovely to see.

[@zizojaezekeom3565]

I agree It's heartwarming I'm happy for him but kinda sad because other actors and actresses suffered the same way yet the public is like "oh, anyway"

[@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE]

This is a fact because nobody actually hated him he just disappeared from hollywood in the 2010s.

[@spuhdermahn4478]

I actually teared up watching this. He was letting out all those emotions he had kept inside his heart for a really, really long time. It's truly amazing. Welcome back, Brendan!!

[@MsJujubee3]

😭😭😭

[@MrNighNight]

Oscar next!

[@colleenshea2293]

When someone speaks from the heart we hear ... thank you Brendan Fraser.

[@ladee52able]

💞💞💞

[@angiechambless1092]

Yeah, Brendon is very real!! Love him!

[@kitat7983]

The best comeback in Hollywood history 😭 Outstanding performance!

[@Tigers_and_Tarot]

If he wins the Oscar, he's gonna faint from happiness. He's just so grateful. He's been chasing respect and appreciation for 30 years.

[@MaishaOnTop]

Well... 😏

[@randomland2775]

Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscar speech used to be the best speech of all time. But Brendan’s is better. Not only being proud of yourself, but the people around you who helped you. Darren, Sadie, and Ty helped him and he in return thanked them like that. That is a true human being. Like he said, “People are amazing!”

[@MarkTheMagnificent]

You really can just see the pain that he's been in for so long. It's heartbreaking. I'm so glad that such a wonderful and pure hearted person is being lifted back up when they need it. We need more of that in the world. He deserves this comeback.

[@kellyjackson1864]

i watched this video a few times, because it was so powerful. I really hope that some talented and creative writers can make use of Brendan for future projects. It will be really hard to top 'The Whale', though

[@julierussell8876]

Ahhhh there’s no end of the onions 😭😭😭❤. He is such a talent, an intellectual and a sensitive human. We need more Brendan Frasers😊

[@patrickniranjan5852]

Aw same 😭😭😭

[@cleocat1763]

Nobody deserves this more than Brendan Fraser. So glad he's FINALLY getting the recognition he deserves!

[@nicolemeneses3323]

I hope he continues to be hired! He’s just amazing, his acting is beautiful

[@jlkomina778]

He will.

[@sps9491]

Brendan Fraser is pure gold, we have to protect him ❤️

[@shelbyclaar4093]

It's About TIME 🙏 he always has been so awesome

[@darkmask9943]

This man deserve the Oscar 😢😢😢

[@bobococo89]

@Dayana 7_BE Brendan won

[@cerilloyd26]

This man was my childhood and deserves all the love you can imagine..his performance in the Whale...I'm not crying you're crying.....

[@shawshank178]

Never too late for a comeback. Many congrats Brendan! 🎉🎉 Wishing you best of luck for the Oscars. PS: Just found out that Brendan's is a nominee for the Best Actor award. 🤞🤞

[@Ivosferatus]

I literally got up from my bed and started to scream out loud. He's a legend and an icon.

[@just4gamerstube558]

This speech will go down in history as one of the most heartfelt gut wrenching speeches that can literally make a grown man who never cries just bawl their eyes out.

[@ak14777]

4:00 tears came and made me so emotional and happy for this man as he's made our childhood so happy for you sir

[@jdax21]

I love how genuinely pleased everyone is for him. Well done, sir.

[@mikey420ful]

That wrap up music actually worked so well with his speech lol

[@ReNinaMinter]

I love him! 💛 As a therapist... I try to help clients see this every day. He said it with so much love and passion... he touched so many with this movie, his gift and this speech. Praying he wins the Oscar. 💛☀️

[@jacobm6617]

Loved seeing his hug/interaction with Ke Huy Quan. Two brilliant actors who have suffered a lot of mistreatment in Hollywood only to come back into some of the best roles of the last few years. Love them both and that support was beautiful!

[@BroadwayGuy]

Brendan is just a GREAT Guy!! He exudes kindness and humility.

[@augart89]

The movie premiered in my country just a few days ago. I just came from the theater and his performance broke me in pieces. It's a movie that leaves you with a deep impression. He and Hong Chau deserve the Oscar.

[@nicolajandersen1379]

this man deserves all the love his getting.

[@susanfl5689]

We are all so happy to see Brendan succeed!! He's a true star ⭐💜😊

[@sburris65]

I have adored this man since Airheads. He is a genuine, kind, and decent guy. He has gone through so much, and he kept on trying. He deserves ever accolade heaped upon him.

[@roxy5588]

This speech is so inspiring. Brendan is such a wonderful human being and a fantastic actor. His performance in the Whale was so phenomenal. I am so glad that Brendan got the recognition that he truly deserves. Such a well deserved honor and I am glad he won the Oscar. All of these awards and honors could not have gone to a more sweeter human being than Brendan Fraser. This role made me fall in love with him.

[@martaenai]

Bravo Brendan Fraser! I hope you'll win the oscar. Good luck!! 🍀

[@annettenardone7878]

So genuine, beautiful and honest! Congratulations, well deserved. I'm crying for joy and renewed hope in the goodness of life

[@JohnnyBoy-wi4kn]

I remember watching him as a kid in George of the Jungle and The Looney Tunes Movie and then...he was just gone. I'm so glad he's back, this man deserves the world!

[@Clayjj]

What a wonderful moment. Congratulations Brendan.

[@AlbaGareeva]

Брэндан, ты остался человеком, несмотря на травлю, грязные сплетни, предательство. Это то, за что тебя любят, обожают, ждут и искренне радуются за тебя. Ты искренний, честный, добрый. Ты - настоящий! Удачи тебе, Брэндан!

[@JizzMasterTheZeroth]

Watching him finally being happy, after so many years of undeserved misery, brings me indescribable joy. The people's champ ❤

[@Ciclopea2]

Brendan is so beautiful, man imagine a friend telling you in front of so many people that you're their "lighthouse", i would've lost it too, such a beautiful speech, go Brendan! 👏💖

[@queenofneverland9007]

I love this man so much! What a beautiful light he is in a darkness of Hollywood.

[@AnivlA84]

I am so proud of him! Looking forward to seeing more of his work! We missed him so much for far too long! 🥺♥️

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

Ani O No reason. He's had 57 movies over 32 years. 6 series just over the past 7 years If you didn't see them, it's only because you weren't paying attention.

[@AnivlA84]

@@ifyouonlyknew811 yes. I've been living under a rock. Can you name a few of your fav's? Would like to catch up.

[@frankaguilar6860]

So happy for Brandon I'm crying right now I can't believe it very emotional so emotional so genuine I will go see the Whale

[@smooth_like_butter6649]

praying for him to win the Oscar.i will be so happy for him !!!

[@AdrianaFraga977]

He did!

[@jaydead863]

brendan is such a good human being and i’m glad that we all get to see that abt him as he is celebrated for this outstanding performance in the whale.

[@sianirodriguez6399]

Man this made me cry😭 I grew up watching Brendan and I’m so glad he’s back and he won

[@Sasquatch10]

I can physically feel all the emotions of anguish and relief coming from him. I couldn't be happier for him.

[@ianchua4565]

You can feel the gratefulness and sincerity in his speech, after 30 yrs he finally prove that he deserves another chance. Welcome back Brendan!!!

[@samanthablanco9971]

You deserve millions of Oscar's 🤞❤️😍👏

[@farhanmoinuddin1016]

thank you brendan... your Speech is so powerful. and it is the message for those who are struggling. thank you once again

[@melaniesl3678]

Just been to see The Whale. This film floored me. Never have I been so moved by a performance. Brendan Fraser you deserve every award coming your way. Wonderful writing and directing too.

[@SJMJ91]

Brendan was the perfect match to play Charlie because of his personal demons and the depression he went through. Completely deserved and hope he wins the Oscar!

[@jenniferjao7230]

i can see a lot of pain. My favorite actor, may God bless you always, Brendan Fraser.

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

Jennifer Jao He just wants a drink. There were 5 bottles on every table.

[@alaneskew2664]

@@ifyouonlyknew811 dude, why the hate?

[@albr4]

@@alaneskew2664 look at the profile photo and name.

[@v1v1d1ty]

i am so happy for him literally bawling rn he deserves this so much

[@jlei1995]

The oscar should be his period. Austin did an amazing job and he will have more opportunities for an oscar but Brendan had to dig himself out and did an amazing performance despite everything he went through. He deserves the award not only for his performance, but for his perseverance and inspiration to many. This is the chance the academy has to give the award to a man that truly deserves it.

[@sin_nombre222]

he's just such a good person and obviously actor. He totally deserves it. I cried with his speech

[@traviscouplin8847]

I’m glad he’s back on screen and making movie 🎥 films 🎥 again, it’s been a long time and he’s finally return. And he’s still one of my favorite actors of all time.

[@russstorey4393]

welcome back Mr Fraser. We have missed you so much

[@rockerboy920]

He deserves all the accolades, he's such a humble and genuine human being and I've always loved him. I haven't watched the movie yet but the trailer makes me well up and you can tell he gives the performance of a lifetime, I can't wait to see The Whale.

[@Veritasominavincit]

So there is some justice in this world! So happy for him. Well deserved.

[@giselaswaragita1326]

Brendan Fraser made me laugh when I was a child watching George of the Jungle, now he made me cry my eyes out watching The Whale

[@tomgrice7695]

He deserves this and so much more, what an amazing person - someone we can all look up to ❤️

[@francois86sc]

This makes me so happy, an actor who should never have disappeared from the screens, one of the most loved... he deserves this and more, it was about time that all the joy he gave us during our adolescence be repaid... that He enjoys this moment a lot, he deserves it!!

[@jeffboles3267]

What a way to return into the limelight his performance was great and I am so happy to see him back

[@valeriesmith5780]

So moving. I'm glad he was honored.

[@anjagading2469]

OMG brendan you deserves it so much

[@GetOverYourself1000]

I love him and am so glad he won. God speed, Brendan. He is living proof that good things will happen to good people.

[@jmmontinola1403]

One of the Best Speeches ever. So inspiring. Now, Academy Award WINNER Brendan Fraser!!!!

[@joannecaldwell9079]

Very very well deserved 👏 I absolutely love and adore Brendan Fraser and I really hope he wins the Oscar.

[@savitrisaroop8197]

His voice was shaking from so much emotion in his heart and soul. My late beautiful sister always loved him as a beautiful human being and actor. He deserves to be blessed with much more as I'm sure he'll win an Academy Award very soon.WELL DONE BRENDAN!!!🥂👏💖💙💙💙🔱🔱🔱🙏🙏🙏

[@tylertilwick6852]

Good God, there are NO WORDS that can describe how UNBELIEVABLY happy I am for him and to see him back in the limelight for a well overdue comeback! This man’s been one of many childhood staples of mine. This felt like seeing an old childhood friend again and seeing he’s doing well!!

[@janineonofre1854]

I ♥️ Brendan... I've Been watching his films since then. Finally, it's about time he is recognized and won an award and been given this amazing role as an actor. The Whale is an excellent superb movie. It made cry, a looot. A must see... And i know.... He will win an Academy Award for this character. 👍

[@diegovilter7728]

El regreso de este actor lo deja bien en claro, no regreso solamente a grabar en las películas como muchos actores creen que es lo más importante... El vino a quedarse en los corazones de las personas.. por eso con esta actuación y todo lo que le pasó en estos años.. logra dar algo que pocos actores logran.. te dan su alma en la actuación y eso te queda para siempre.

[@Marco_Stay]

his eyes are pure naivete... in a good way... it's really touching to see him speaking while struggling not to cry

[@christopherromo2919]

Ive never been so happy for someone i dont know . Im glad he won

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

He cried so much this year he made me cry just watching 🥹🥰👏🏾

[@jacquelinewoll5862]

He is so deserving of winning an Oscar! Humble, gracious, and funny....Give him the award already!!! We love you Brendan Fraser!! Congratulations!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🥳🥳

[@everythingdoohwan]

Can you imagine that this is an actual live speech! Not a rehearsed scene, not the 16th take, not a script... but actual words from the heart of a real man. And still it has the impact of an maginificent ending scene of a movie.

[@Inkontinenzia72]

My gosh i am crying 😢 love him, i hope he wins the oscar!

[@renztividad]

Next, BAFTA, SAG and OSCARS 🏆🏆🏆 Well deserved Critic's Choice win 👏👍👌🎉🏆

[@annettenardone7878]

So genuine, beautiful and well earned. I'm crying with joy and renewed hope

[@renztividad]

@@annettenardone7878 I totally agree... I even cried a tear watching this clip. After CRITICS CHOICE, I really hope he wins the OSCARS, BAFTA and SAG

[@andrewharkin9774]

I don't think Fraser will win the BAFTA. It'll either go to Colin Farrell or Bill Nighy. Then again, I could be wrong!

[@renztividad]

I returned to my comment here because Brendan got 2/3 🏆🏆🎉☺️👏 #SAG and #OSCARS super well-deserved 👏👏👏

[@hnttakata713]

He was so well received, people love this guy and his exceptional transformation.

[@catherinexox7986]

Honestly never been more happy tp see someone be recognised he is the sweetest soul

[@sinnerforlife2827]

He will win the Oscar !!!!! He will!!!

[@katotosvloginspain9418]

Why there’s a tears 😢in my eyes watching this speech of the winner! Congratulations sir Brendan our new Oscar’s Best Actor..

[@juliepotvin5500]

Super happy for Brendan! He totally deserved it!

[@yousaidthusly461]

You know it’s a loud ovation when the sound pick-up breaks

[@Troop3r666]

I think they may have done that because of the music thats playing as he walks up. To avoid copyright.

[@nicholaszozaya1642]

I’ve never wanted an actor to win so much, Brendan needs to win everything for the next ten years

[@aglaemarcondesbueno842]

SHALOM.BRENDAM FRASER,My Favorite Actor, Very Handsome, Excellent Actor, I've watched and continue to watch all your Movies, Five Star Actor, Charismatic, Excellent Actor. I expect other Films like "The Mummy" . Actor of the 1st Greatness. May you be Blessed by YHWH.

[@I_Am_Become_Life]

How can you not love this guy? Dude has a good heart.

[@kelseyticheler2802]

I am so happy for one of my all time favourite actors!! His performance in The Whale was absolutley amazing!! I will never forget meeting him a few years ago.

[@Daniel_Escoto]

The best performance of the year! I cryed at the end

[@grassyminges]

What a humble man! Omg. I suffer with gad and the last part of his speech hit a nerve. He deserves the world. And i hope he gets it.

[@spadypoonpeepee]

His speech moved me to tears 😥

[@thedude5787]

You can tell how excited Angela Bassett was reading that card

[@truthseeker7001]

Well done! Can't wait to see the movie. When the trailer alone has you in tears you know the fill will be amazing. And of course he was robbed at the golden globes, that Elvis performance was alright but nothing special.