Christian Bale honors Wes Studi at the 2019 Governors Awards

Christian Bale honors Wes Studi at the Governors Awards on Sunday, October 27, 2019, in Hollywood.
#HonoraryOscars #ChristianBale #WesStudi #GovernorsAwards

[@MrDwarfBangityBang]

What a great speech, it's awesome to see how much this means for Christian to be honouring the great Wes Studi. Truly a great duo.

[@DunmoresMovieMania]

In HOSTILES, Bale did some of the best acting of his career. Just drew us in and set us breathing his breaths, living his sadness and tragedy. It was a breathtaking experience.

[@calvinking8586]

Wes Studi is an American treasure, one of my favorite actors of any genres.

[@sethgauby8730]

Absolutely man

[@Infurnas]

Absolute beast in Last of the Mohicans

[@TheAirwky]

Best "bad man" in movies IMO.

[@patersor]

"Magua say, understand English, very well."

[@TipOfAfrica0010]

Magua - my favorite bad guy of all time

[@DarthPhallix]

Spot on. But don’t forget Heat, as well. That dude was a unit in that one, too.

[@creaturecaldwell9858]

He is more authentic in playing a role like Magua..because he is from a tribe that originated from the east ( Cherokee ) ..though Magua is a character from the Huron ..like Mohawk and Shawnee..he's like the Cherokee and Muskogee in many ways..in my opinion Magua was special in a closer way for Wes

[@irenecara5022]

I’m so happy for Wes. He is a giant amongst actors and not just indigenous actors! Congrats Mr. Studi and much deserved!

[@teuntje2863]

Wes is a legend.

[@golagaz]

Christian Bale, such a great actor with dignity and artistic excellence.

[@starrywalks]

Wes asked Christian to honor him on this prestigious event. I am not crying you are

[@itsbansheebish6016]

Why is no one talking about Wes??!! This is a huge major deal for us natives because it’s not everyday a native wins an Oscar.

[@lilibetp]

He should have won for Magua.

[@philippeh3904]

itsbansheebish because Native Americans are forgotten by everybody, not just White Americans

[@nauniwhitewave-runningmout4526]

@@philippeh3904 very true! I am Seneca Iroquois there are many Native actors who deserve to be honored Wes Studi is amazing he was great as Geronimo!

[@misfitdanzig8152]

That's right , I'm native from the Rez Wes is a legend.

[@vladimirperez6468]

I'm from Colombia also I'm an American because this continent goes from Alaska to la Patagonia in Argentina so we need to give more respect to the indigenous tribes from the 3 americas .Congrats to Mr Wes studi... Greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴 South America.

[@asiry258]

Hostiles is such a awesome movie. There wont be anything like that for a long time or ever, especially with actors like Bale and Studi. Well deserved award.

[@yettastarrchancy1694]

hostiles is a great film, Bale and Studio were awesome.

[@michaelrosspearson9756]

Agree

[@JR-zv6qm]

One legend honoring another. Two men who are all class. Congrats to Wes - long time coming.

[@yankee1112]

What a speech! Congratulations to Wes, a fantastic actor and better person. Thanks for your service Wes.

[@mrk2K10]

What a great speech. I still have a smile on my face.

[@jsbkasj]

jajaja me paso igual

[@toniobroly6462]

Christian Bale, what a man.

[@latrolettteeeeeee]

I WANT TO CARRY HIS CHILD

[@misfitdanzig8152]

Wes is honor by Patrick Bateman , saget from Street fighter. Wes is awesome and underrated! .

[@seankakegamic7172]

Not even one word of the man he honored?.

[@jjmac3561]

He could at least have found a way to say 'Thank you my friend' or similar in Cherokee.

[@albertodelgadillo9636]

Wes studi nuff said

[@Seven_Leaf]

Wes Should've won for Magua and Wind in His Hair should've won for Dances with Wolves.

[@Grandizer8989]

Truth

[@slcRN1971]

He did not play ‘Wind in his Hair’ in ‘Dances With Wolves’, as that was played by actor Rodney A. Grant (who is fantastic). Mr. Wes Studi played the toughest (meanest, scary’) Pawnee, who murdered ‘Stands With A Fist’s parents while her brother told her “Run, Christine, run‼️). Then in he savagely caved in the skull of ‘Stone Calf’ (Jimmy Herman) with his club during the big Pawnee raid. He was then surrounded and shot multiple times while giving a blood curdling war whoop.

[@TheSonnyhorse]

Magua - best villain to my memory.

[@DunmoresMovieMania]

Magua - I loved how he referred to himself in the third person - so ferocious!

[@greyhawksilversmith7312]

What about geronimo!?

[@CarlGoldmam]

Christian is so good in westerns. Need to do more. Wes has always been a great and have seen his movies. He is a true actor, a true human being and a great Native American.

[@1991jdclark]

Studi is an icon. I loved and had my heart broken by Hostiles. Bale and Studi, together were brilliant.

[@robertdanoneill623]

Congratulations to Wes Studi! An incredible and great actor. Like all his movies, and his performance. Again, Congtatulations, well deserved!

[@squigglyline2813]

I like how Wes Studi can play his roles like Magua in Last of the Mohicans, the Pawnee in Dances With Wolves, and his role in Hostiles (and more). But then can also sell his role as a tough cop like in Heat. He's really talented and I like his work a lot.

[@tankc6474]

Wes studi was brilliant in last of the mohicans

[@ronaldcammarata3422]

He was very good. Scared me at the time.

[@slcRN1971]

@@ronaldcammarata3422 : he was so dang fierce and terrifying in that movie. I was so happy that I wasn’t born in that time period!!!

[@byzantineladybug9471]

@@ronaldcammarata3422 He was really terrifying in that role. Truly brilliant actor!!

[@tankc6474]

@Mr Lex 👍

[@conorsmith8551]

MAGUA

[@antoniovaldespino6650]

Christian Bale looks like an adult Simba from The Lion King.

[@777Mechelle]

Wow! I am totally blown away! Wes Studi. Thank you. You make us feel so proud to be Indigenous. See, we have amazing gifts to offer. We have courage, power, wisdom, talent and beautiful spirit to share. We are able to make a positive difference in this world. See what this everyone has been missing out on, by pushing us aside as being unworthy. of consideration. We are worthy and we have so much of our amazing selves to share. Thank you Wes, for showing the world this and opening their eyes to the wonderful possibilities of what the first people of this land will be contributing. You are #1!

[@MariaChelidoni]

One of the best speeches for an amazing actor!

[@BotterZA]

If last of the mohicans was told from Magua's perspective, it would be the most badass and tragic revenge story ever.

[@charlychips]

Amazing Wes, amazing Christian

[@charlypeterson276]

I love Christian Bale! WHAT A FREAKING AMAZING MAN!

[@simonmandrakejones]

Wes is great in Last of the Mohicans...he is just terrifying. Conversely, he is absolutely hilarious (playing against type) in Mystery Men as a hero with the power of being terribly mysterious (as well as speaking in platitudes).

[@abdullahosmani13]

Wes deserved that speech.

[@kacperplata3384]

Ch. Bale Best Actor in his generation 💪✌️

[@dr.feelgood9312]

Wes Studi is an excellent actor and a legend.

[@eharper7]

A big, hearty congratulations to such a talented actor! Bravo, Mr. Studi!! 🥰❤️

[@dwiputrisutanto1945]

Not enough Native American actors are hired in racially and/or gender neutral roles, whether in movies or tv shows. Surely the talent's there, but not enough doors are being opened...

[@CallOfApache]

They trynna wipe us off the planet, they want all this land and the only way for them to get it is to try to forget about the native American people

[@Skoora]

It would be nice to see many cultures in roles that having nothing to do with their culture. Movies make it seem there aren’t Native Americans who don’t live on a reservation and are accountants or insurance adjusters or plumbers...lol

[@copperlobo2536]

That doesn't make sense because the tolerant and inclusive left has been in charge of Hollywood for decades.

[@petergambino2129]

You are a racist. Acting is a skill, and is for those who can act. An actor’s ethnicity has nothing to do with his ability to act. Also, you are an idiot, as well.

[@duaneholcomb8408]

He played in heat and was a cop. He also played with a burt. Reynolds. As a cop. Its a shame that we can't get other roles than just as a native. , Wes is a legend. He has been around as long as I can remember.

[@gaymichaelis7581]

Long overdue perhaps I think! For Wes Studi! And there are other native American actors that should’ve been or should be awarded awards also!!! Thank you very much!!!!

[@MrNitro071]

Congrats to Wes! We need more films about Natives and their history. We live in a Euro-centric society and Natives voices have been drowned out for too long.

[@RobinJohnstonphotography]

And that voice. What a presence.

[@elizabethkane6665]

This tribute made my eyes water...

[@Rizky-Gumilar]

Christian Bale is one of the greatest actor of this generation. I would love to see him and Leonardo Dicaprio in a movie together.

[@melshanewl9294]

agree... and keanu Reeves

[@ghorbani]

will never happen. they were rivals in the 90's constantly battling for roles. i mean maybe now that they are older ...that would be a mind fuck of a moment. cuz bale is a powerhouse and dicaprio has one of the best bodies of work

[@bobdole4432]

Bale hates him lol

[@DK_75]

@@bobdole4432 why?

[@fazalahmed6337]

@@ghorbani Leonardo produced Bale's Out of Furnace.

[@sindeeperkins3568]

He is absolutely incredible in every film he has been in 🦅 Last of the Mohicans absolutely magnificent.

[@Brian_Boru]

Always happy to see Wes Studi appear on screen. You know you're going to get the highest quality.

[@openureyes]

He deserves so much more amazing actor

[@tyrellnm8891]

Wes studi wins Oscars wow!!

[@Jikan04]

Wonderful, heartfelt speech about one of my favourite actors. Got me quite emotional ❤👏🏻

[@Vato-Psyko-Loko]

I love Wes Studi!!!

[@goatcheese4me]

That presenter would make a great Batman.

[@stevestarr6395]

Well deserved Wes and beautiful presentation Christian and hope this brings attention to the struggles of Native Americans and brings more awareness and opportunity!!

[@brushwolf]

Very well said and from the heart speech by Christian Bale

[@jeddyhi]

Wes Studi is our Iron Eyes Cody, but this one is fully legit.

[@paulkeah-tighii7046]

Iron Eyes Cody was Italian not Amarican Indian, sorry 😎

[@tyroncarter5461]

@@paulkeah-tighii7046 a damn Sicilian

[@arthurford829]

Wes Studi! Well deserved. Christian Bale! Well done!

[@adneenmourin7359]

Bale gave this speech from the bottom of his heart like the dialogues that he so passionately delivers on his movies. Love now and always

[@kusuma.kusuma]

Bloody hell thatvwas eloquent and beautiful. it isnt Christian Bale if he doesn't drop a bloody here or there and makes fun of himself.

[@mariamasabek8109]

Yeah I adore his sense of humor! Many think of him as a serious/intense all time man but go see his interviews he always make fun of himself😂❤️

[@misfitdanzig8152]

Wes studi from the Navajo Rez ! Wes is a epic actor!

[@TDKiller415]

Studi and Bale actually co-starred in The New World. Studi was Powhatan's brother and Bale was John Rolfe.

[@justlikeittv]

Real speech from the heart, no script 🫡 Christian Bale, my all time fav ❤️

[@diljitjedi]

One great actor to another greater actor and one hell of a decent human being well done Wes long overdue my man on thank you for the memories

[@robertlaporte2998]

Well said,not to mention his gifts to all of us to be apart of receiving his presents.

[@raymondjones8]

Great performance from both Wes, and my fellow Welshman Christian🤗

[@yettastarrchancy1694]

I always loved his performances in everything even as a villian.

[@elliotjames5172]

It's never the heroes that make the story, it's the villains. And no hero can ever be truly great without a great villain as a foil.

[@zahrakhan8755]

Love you bale💖💖💖

[@philipscott2025]

Love wesi great actor.

[@jimclarke1108]

Excellent actor, and a great guy

[@CinHotlanta]

Wes is so great, not only as an actor but as a great, funny guy. I love every interview he gives, and I still treasure his shot at a comedy role in Mystery Men 😁

[@darknagaadventures7884]

He has made so many movies so much better. Even Heat was bumped a notch with his detective

[@carollinley1181]

Love Wes Studi, can anyone ever forget his performance in last Mohican ❤

[@lionheart2257]

Thank you for doing the right thing 😇

[@jameschamblee3425]

Wes is a very good actor. I haven't seen Hostiles yet but I look forward to it.

[@chrisbowley8208]

This man is a treasure no matter the role he plays.

[@Navajowelder505]

I shook his hand and met Wes Studi at the sante fe mall in December 2018. Pretty cool man 💪🏽💯 NAVAJOS ❤ Christian Bale 👍🏼💯

[@janm2473]

I've just watched Geronimo..... he's absolutely mesmerizing on the screen. Well deserved.

[@dafyddthomas7299]

Great speech by one of UK's finest actor CB and love the excellent talented and seems to me great guy Wes Studi - hope some one does a film about his early life from time in Vietnam to getting into film roles.

[@frostbite7054]

HANDSOME

[@sarahleach9997]

Wonderful actor congratulations❤Wes

[@nancydemoss8421]

I own the movie "Hostiles" and it's great! Congrats to Wes Studi for his Oscar win and everything that came with it! He's a gifted actor and an inspiration to all of us for his attention to Native American languages and more importantly speaks on behalf of his fellow Native Americans. In this crazy country, we tend to forget about all of the ethnic groups, myself included. Love and support our fellow Americans and the world. ❤🙋🙏✌👆🖖👍🇺🇸🗺

[@HenryChinaski614]

Bale= Solid!

[@spuriusscapula4829]

Do you see?

[@HenryChinaski614]

@@spuriusscapula4829 Ha! Good spot.

[@mickthepaddy6247]

Wes Studi was outstanding in the last of the mohicans absolutely brilliant. His unemotional expressions were unbelievable.

[@lovingcars]

Both brilliant & enigmatic actors..

[@Lalalu74]

Im glad to see batman is back in shape, i like the skinny version of Christian bale.

[@Fatherofheroesandheroines]

This guy MADE the Last of the Mohicans. I saw Hostiles in theater just amazing.

[@RMGCBG]

Wes Studi, best actor ever

[@WritersInkTHEWORD]

well said !

[@wallacesmith7032]

Wes is a National treasure in that he keeps alive the Native tradition and culture!

[@samansiddiquie1902]

Bale is a legend

[@kevinducharme1263]

mr. Studi also has good comic timing. I still remember him as the Sphinx in Mystery Men.

[@misfitdanzig8152]

Congrats Wes you rule as saget for the natives, the Rez!

[@slammajamma5435]

I would have liked to have seen Wes Studi’s acceptance of this award.

[@Abby3678xx]

HES SO HANDSOME

[@seankakegamic7172]

Thx...

[@natalieturko4808]

Wes Studi was the quintessential Indigenous warrior in the Last of the Mohicans. Absolutely fearsome!

[@rankoorovic7904]

This is how you honor somebody.

[@hillbillythug7730]

Wes you were long overdue sir

[@crush42mash6]

He was awesome in the last of the Mohicans! 🇨🇦

[@Grandizer8989]

It was weird going from Mohicans to seeing him in a suit in Heat. He should’ve received at least a nomination for supporting actor as Magua

[@kartikbakshi5535]

First Native American actor *, and second Native American to win an oscar.

[@mariamasabek8109]

who's the first?

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

@@mariamasabek8109 Wasn’t there a woman from “Dances with wolves” who got an Oscar?

[@slcRN1971]

@@kasperkjrsgaard1447 : ‘In Dances With Wolves’ the actor (Graham Green) who played ‘Kicking Bird’ was nominated for an Oscar but did not win. I was very disappointed about that too. Wes Studi is the first/only Native American to actually win an academy award.

[@vicsaul5459]

Great upload, but audio too low c;

[@TDKiller415]

I know everyone gives focus to Raul Julia but we mustn't really forget Wes's role as Sagat in Street Fighter. For how the film characterised Sagat, Wes was still awesome. Real gem.

[@michaelrosspearson9756]

The Hostiles is one of the best films I've ever seen. Incredible acting. The ending is epic.

[@joachimmartinlopena538]

About time Sagat got some long overdue recognition.

[@sskoog]

Huge fan of Studi -- well-deserved and long-overdue recognition -- but the truly shining performance in Hostiles was Rory Cochrane's. Dominated in the 10-12 minutes he was given.

[@mserpico88]

he was the dude that shot Val kilmer in Heat... great movie. Great actor.

[@samuelsumpter7259]

My grandpa was at the same boarding school Wes Studi was enrolled at. In Oklahoma.

[@stephenmccollum1391]

Incredible career