Cicely Tyson receives an Honorary Oscar at the 2018 Governors Awards

Cicely Tyson receives an Honorary Oscar at the 2018 Governors Awards on Sunday, November 18, 2018, in Hollywood.
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Cicely Tyson receives an Honorary Oscar at the 2018 Governors Awards
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[@xc1747]

She looks amazing for 93!

[@DangerousParent]

Maybe "Black DON'T crack"😘

[@bushwickbaby]

She looks amazing for 53...

[@badzd]

XC1 im shocked she is 94 she looks about 74

[@bobby12348]

@@bushwickbaby hehe😀

[@ratedt-n-js1019]

She vegan

[@gclever3322]

She was 96 Years Old. What a legacy. R.I.P. Cecily Tyson

[@JulianSteve]

I wanted her to pass 100! May she Rest In Peace😭🙏🏾

[@neonISbrighter]

She speaks with such poise and elegance.

[@marienauta5152]

more then some do here , she has earned it ,a real lady too.

[@shadaviongrant7605]

FINALLY CICELY TYSON HAS AN OSCAR!!!! IT TOOK THEM LONG ENOUGH!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@DangerousParent]

I "100%" agree👍

[@TheTerryE]

@@DangerousParent Her film career is quite meagre compared to her TV week. She's a great actress but, for her films, she doesn't deserve an Honorary Oscar. Catherine Deneuve does.

[@fidelnenas8390]

TheTerryE obviously Hollywood disagrees with you cause they awarded the Oscar to Ms. Tyson.

[@derrickbelmar]

@@TheTerryE what you mean she don't you know how many movies this woman been in and done played this was years worth I'm so happy for her

[@sheamarcelle]

Pretty sure a honorary Oscar isnt a Oscar!🙄

[@samjamesjones8994]

The fact that she was esteemed enough in her lifetime speaks volumes! Not a posthumous award, but, a rose actually getting to smell her roses. This is truly amazing!!

[@katepeterson5326]

She is an absolute treasure.

[@iancorley7681]

Cicely Tyson...Cicely Tyson!! All the things that represent class, dignity, and beauty, she is! I bow down to you because you paved the way for hundreds of young black actors and actresses to BELIEVE! You deserve EVERY MOMENT on that stage to receive the love and genuine...GENUINE appreciation that they and I have for You! Thank you Ms. Tyson!! Thank You!

[@raythelljordan6550]

You black people think a actor is really special huh?

[@iancorley7681]

@@raythelljordan6550 not sure what you mean...I think all people are special in their own ways. Contributing to the arts or science or even being a trash collector is special. And let's stop with the race thing if we speak. It's so old!!!

[@raythelljordan6550]

@@iancorley7681 i guess you are right. Even Donald Trump is special too. I get it. My bad

[@iancorley7681]

@@raythelljordan6550 no Donald Trump is FAR from special. He's an idiot!!! Which is why I said let's leave race out of our discussion, simply because you began by saying " you black people" correct? Idiots AND great artist come in all shades my brother. We don't have to be rude to one another.

[@candycornfuckedup248]

and never ever undressed she stress that to the young ladies but they did not list and lost respect

[@AroundTheWayTalk89]

94yrs old.. God bless her! Such a beautiful person

[@shanec9840]

My face hurts from smiling for 11min and 7sec. This is what God means when He says your latter days shall be greater than your former days. I'm in the days of "have not" but this is why I won't complain. Better days are coming, soon.

[@raythelljordan6550]

And a pie in da sky too. huh?

[@PITTSBURGH06]

THERE IS NO GOD! YOU ARE GOD!

[@damianlatimer5753]

@@PITTSBURGH06 there is a God

[@damianlatimer5753]

Amen.thats how i feel about my life Shane

[@convoswithmenk6444]

You better say that!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Raphalou]

Wow, this is a historical moment. Who knew it was Arthur Mitchell (the Founder and Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem) that escorted her 45 years ago, and that she called him again to escort her to receive her Oscar this year. Bless you Mama Cicely.

[@currentresident3775]

She's worked a long time!! Her dedication to acting is astounding. She's long overdue this honor for her talent. ☺💛👑

[@blessinggoodthings3124]

She looks so beautiful for her age.

[@DangerousParent]

Maybe "Black DON'T crack"😘

[@blessinggoodthings3124]

Jonah Kiel you are right to think exactly a month from now she will turn 94 it’s amazing the way she looks.

[@trident065]

She looks better than a lot of 20 years olds. She looks and sounds good for any age. She is a class act and a human treasure!

[@blessinggoodthings3124]

trident065 you’re right I pray I look and sound like her when I am at her age, well I pray I live beyond 94.

[@corneliuswhite5139]

*At her age.

[@iikhalaii8784]

Tears every-time I hear her speak.

[@kelleykelley1914]

RIGHT it's like U will miss a piece wisdom if you don't

[@dancinonasmoothedge]

IIKHALAII me too!!! I love her!!

[@monawilliams286]

Seriously!! Every time I see her my heart smiles so grateful to live in a lifetime with such a Woman!!

[@ccmp18]

She broke my heart with her story... What a beautiful woman, amazing actress, and powerful soul... God bless her

[@EntertainmentTadayyyy]

Ma, "I did", and here it is. I just love her. Such poise and class.

[@battlegirldeb]

I love the story about her friend a man that will be miss by many. This is an honor for a life long of showing the world a woman who always give her best!!

[@Ivanatis]

If you take a look at how only Black people were picked to honor Mrs. Tyson, you will find a prime example of how racism is still present way into the 21st century.

[@smartperson222]

Wow I didn’t know she was in her 90s I grew up watching her wonderful actress may God bless her ,she deserves it!

[@ryanperez1999]

96 years old and she went the heaven. A legendary actress that will be forgotten. Especially for all the landmark movies she's done.

[@Norcomboy]

*Never be Forgotten :'(

[@ryanperez1999]

@@Norcomboy Never. But remembered as a groundbreaking actress who made a difference in Hollywood and the community.

[@elizabethtimothy4776]

OMG! Such Grace, Elegance, Eloquence and Sophistication! I am not going to talk about the timeless beauty of this LEGEND @94, so obvious for all to see. Well done Ma.

[@dianne7922]

What a wonderful artist! She is long overdue for recognition.

[@kylerucker6413]

RIP Cicley Tyson. Blessing on your Journey Home.

[@dahannesseremai3636]

Cicely Tyson look so beautiful in this. The dress, her gloves, her hair and everything. What a beautiful and humble lady she was.

[@Kendell062]

I can't believe she is ninety four..Wow..Looking at her I would have bet she was twenty years younger. A woman that filled me with pride watching her performances throughout the years. So happy she has her Oscar.

[@obearymarie]

I searched high and low for this video because I remember watching it the day it aired! I’ve read her book and just absolutely cried from happiness that this woman has brought across this nation! Cicely Tyson will forever be our jewel in this industry! Rest on my dear! Thank you for everything you’ve done for this industry! Thank you for your story, your vision and your 6th sense.. Love you forever!

[@brunoschaves_]

It is so respectful, moving and human when the recipient of an award could speech for the time that he / she wants without be interrupted for music or commercial, right? take note, academy! for you the moment of the speeches at the oscars are for commercial value. for the winners are the time to them express they love and wisdom to the world! don't cut the speeches!

[@brunoschaves_]

The Real Tamartian I care about the technical categories. A lot of people cares too. Without any of the tech people, you don't have any film. They are extraordinary professionals as the screenwriters, actors and directors. They work are extremely important too. The Academy should remind that and prevent The Oscars to become some People Choice Awards, only focus on the "celebrities categories" (actors and actresses) instead of ensemble work of writing, acting, directing and technical department.

[@Noura-bv9pv]

Congratulations miss Tyson on this well-deserved honor! don't we all wish we look this good at 94

[@jackiebrown4592]

Riiiight

[@aaliyahjohnson9428]

Congratulations Cicely Tyson you deserve it you are truly a wonderful actress

[@Laurynski]

What an amazing soul. We need a movie about her life! Legendary!!

[@charlenebarrett3308]

Ms. Tyson was the epitome of elegance, grace, beauty, humbleness.

[@Maiasgameroom]

Her having an Oscar is kind of a no brianer, right? She is the most deserving of it! She's amazing.

[@raythelljordan6550]

Not really They are giving her one for free!

[@keauntv3543]

Raythell Jordan they are giving her one for her 60 year legacy! Get it right. This woman has inspired and created the definition of what an Oscar defines

[@marienauta5152]

@@raythelljordan6550 others got there's free too. but really they all worked hard for their wins. also here i'd like to say if all people where treated equal, all races, there'd be less white people with awards and by the way, i'm white.

[@raythelljordan6550]

@@marienauta5152 Equal treatment or special treatment?

[@abandonedfragmentofhope5415]

@@raythelljordan6550 Would you say that to Barbara Stanwyck or Gene Kelly? Cicely is an important figure in the history of American cinema, her work pushed forward better portrayals for Black actors in Hollywood. Her film Sounder was the first mainstream studio backed all Black film in which Black actors didn't play stereotypes. Her films Fried Green Tomatoes, Diary of a Mad Black Woman and The Help are well liked and remembered. Odds Against Tomorrow and Last Flag Flying are good too. Not to mention her numerous work on American television which had her nominated for so many Emmys of which her best known was Roots. An Honorary Oscar is to award an actor's entire filmography because they are recognised for having delivered many Oscar worthy performances but just having never won an Oscar. It's her peers recognising her for her work because she has been a well regarded actress in the acting community and it's a consolation prize for saying sorry for not having recognised you when you so deserved much better during your career.

[@Stevesimage]

We are so bless to have this phenomenal woman portray so many characters and to do it so well conviction and grace. Congratulations Miss Tyson

[@raythelljordan6550]

She is just an actor! Its not like she saves lives or wrote the constitution

[@karencrawford3198]

@@raythelljordan6550 She's more than that she's an inspiration and a trailblazer.

[@raythelljordan6550]

@@karencrawford3198 trailblazed what? she just an actress

[@TheGreekPianist]

She must be the eldest person to ever receive an Academy Award - but she doesn’t seem it at all! She looks amazing for her age. I’m so glad she finally got the recognition she deserves - with the highest award the Academy can give! She’s a phenomenal woman who left an extraordinary legacy. I love how humble she is and she should be eternally proud! ♥️

[@fourthgirl]

Tears, praise, tears, jumping up and down, tears. Oh this is a fine, fine moment for such a talented treasure. Love you Miss Cicely!

[@sunnyokonkwo]

WOW, MAMA CICELY, YOU ROCK! SHE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! SHE LOOKS 60 YRS not damn 93. Where is the 93 in that look? I can't find it. I can only see 63 Y'all. God bless her for being an inspiration to all of us.

[@cupcakes7015]

Sunny Okonkwo 💯 11/25/18

[@raythelljordan6550]

You don't see all that heavy make-up, false eyelashes and weave? you need glasses homie

[@consuelojorgensen5085]

I see 👀 only beauty n elegance Grace humility🤗😊🙏 prau

[@sablesenegal9895]

it's about time cicely is recognized for being the most renowned black movie&tv actress of our generation!

[@zxcccccc1]

Generations, she's old enough to be a WW2 veteran.

[@noora1989aldosseri]

I cried, this is so beautiful

[@JulesMercerTunez]

black women deserve the world and I’m not afraid to say it!

[@raythelljordan6550]

What has black women done to deserve the world? They gave her an honorary Oscar it wasn't a competitive one! You are putting too much on it! Its a present not an Achievement!

[@nadiaumar1568]

Jules Mercer thanks xxx

[@rbgcyedba1107]

@@raythelljordan6550 wow you BIG mad 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@raythelljordan6550]

@@rbgcyedba1107 No, I just asked a simple question: What has black women done to deserve the world? What have they done that any other race of women hasn't done? Could you pleas explain. No emotion just a question.

[@rbgcyedba1107]

@@raythelljordan6550 Black women birth civilization yet they are the least recognized for their effort, as well as the backbone for any and every fight for Black people. KZbin video for you. Malcolm X- On Protecting Black Women (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHasdn6bbcuJo8k) Like I said you are big MAD. Some Black little girl must have hurt your feelings growing up(what happened, she didnt want to suck your little peepee😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.) You asked a question. I answered it.

[@moniquelacosta5170]

I am so honored and I feel blessed by witnessing a great part of History by watching Miss Tyson receive an Oscar for her Body Of Work. She is a Treasure!!! I followed her for many years. She is Beautiful at 93 years old!!! She is a Great, Great Lady. I love her.

[@rogerjones9281]

The news of the divine, beautiful and most talented Ms. Cicely Tyson's passing today, January 28, 2020, brought me here! You are a treasured icon who shall be missed! Oscars finally giving honor for her accomplishments. 🙌🏽👑💜😪

[@kmanning1275]

Well over due. What manner of a woman. Congratulations Ms. Tyson. Thank you for being such a great role model.

[@neelabhraroy4238]

Had Cabaret not come out in 1972, Cicely Tyson would have bagged that statuette for Sounder. Paul Winfield also gave a fine performance

[@DavidRichardson95]

Diana Ross too. She killed it as Lady Day in _Lady Sings the Blues_ and she came pretty close too.

[@KrueMann1992]

I disagree with this- I would have been Diana Ross’ Win- and boy did Diana deserve it. Cicely came in 3rd for sure, as Cicely would have been runner up had Liza not been there

[@adrienneburrows3490]

As a child, the movie, "Sounder ", was my first movie going experience. Ms. Tyson's remarkable body of work is phenomenal. She is an icon in the community that she represents. At the age of 93, she is radiant.

[@tonynegron1927]

☆ What a treasure this woman is & still around. We ♡ Cicely Tyson!

[@crissy72685]

She looks at least 25 years younger than her age

[@DangerousParent]

Maybe "Black DON'T crack"😘

[@crissy72685]

@@DangerousParent Maybe lol

[@TheDeal007]

Cicely always had a love of avant-garde fashion, but the face and hands never lie. They are the most exposed parts of our body and the first to show signs of aging....but Ms. Tyson is the definition of aging gracefully!

[@raythelljordan6550]

of course she does With all that false hair ,make up, false eyelashes! take that off and what do you have? a 93 year old woman

[@user-sr9hq9iu9i]

35 years younger

[@trevorsmith7272]

Cicely Tyson wasnt just an amazing actor but she was an amazing human being. Thank you for all your hard work Cicely. I hope you rest in peace knowing you touched so many lives. 🙌👑

[@MannysMillennialMouth]

She should have as many Oscars as Meryl Streep 😐🙄 The Academy and the industry overall have done too many actors of color wrong for years

[@markallen4356]

Stop playing the racist card. Though I will admit she is a better actress than Meryl Streep.

[@PITTSBURGH06]

FUCK DEM DEVILS!

[@DHGlee2013]

Exactly just like this years Oscars... Lupita was robbed.

[@benjaminjackson9449]

@@markallen4356 don’t turn a blind eye to facts

[@michaeldean9338]

@@markallen4356 The remark is appropriate here. Mark Allen, there's 'playing the race card' (which I'm vehemently opposed to...), then there's pointing out an obvious and systemic problem that is consistent in the Performing Arts -- especially in an institution as contemporary Hollywood, and the film industry., in general.

[@laissoares399]

i feel do sad right now. she was an amazing actress, an amazing perdon. res in peace, you eill always be loved.

[@berton1020]

I’m so happy for Miss Tyson!! She deserves this so much!! She was so kind and gracious when I met her in Bergdorf’s!! 👍🏾👍🏾🙏🏾

[@kelleykelley1914]

For me there was no turning back being a Fan of Queen Cicely Tyson 👸🏿when she brilliantly portrayed Madam Stephanie St. Clair in "Hoodlum" 💖💖💖

[@mamiejackson3862]

God preserves 93 years old Amazing! Honorary Award so deserving for the years of Excellence on screen. Bravo Lady Tyson👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@emanueleiosue2885]

On top of all of her beautiful achievements in life, she is such fantastic speaker! She well deserves this Oscar!!!!

[@richmotroni]

Cindy and I had the great pleasure of seeing Cicely on Broadway in 2013 and she was just amazing. So happy she is getting this well deserved honor.

[@cecilywanda6027]

Such an excellent story teller. Rest in Peace Cicely.

[@ShaunABrown-gd5vt]

Ms. Cicely long deserved that honor. Splendid.

[@claramunhu5523]

As a young black African growing up in Zimbabwe, when I first saw her on screen I was transfixed seeing someone seeing someone who looked like me on the screen. Thank you for your grace, beauty and talent and sharing it with the world. Rest In Peace Legend 🇿🇼🇨🇦

[@MannysMillennialMouth]

I want a Queen Cicely Biopic & Kimberly Elise is the only person I want to play her

[@abandonedfragmentofhope5415]

That sounds amazing!

[@luckylibra8888]

Omg yes!!!! Kimberly Elise is the only one that can play her

[@theresatoomer5578]

Absolutely agree! Perfect choice!

[@texasmusk]

You right about that, she's the only one to play her. She look like her daughter.

[@theresatoomer5578]

@@texasmusk exactly!

[@sacha-gayblake8729]

I cried my heart out, especially the part about her friend. Smh my God. Faith, Trust and Belief

[@maeinureyes]

Damn black definitely don’t crack

[@klimaxxx06]

But it sags and drags.

[@raythelljordan6550]

Stop lying to yourself!

[@raythelljordan6550]

Ahh are we not supposed to see all the make-up , false eyelashes, false hair? take all that off and what will you have?

[@reginafrink2269]

Fuck anybody who has a problem with this African 👑 Queen! At 93 and stop HATING just because MELINATED PEOPLE AGE BETTER THAN ANY OTHER RACE ON EARTH!!!!

[@DHU11]

Raythell Jordan naw but even without she not looking any damn near 94. My white grandma looked about 20 years older than her at the age of 70 lol

[@amaniaman7818]

Such a gorgeous lady

[@g.patricepulley9117]

Ms. Cicely Tyson is a elegant, eloquent woman. Happy 94th Birthday to a beautiful spirit.

[@apollotheodore2560]

RIP Cicely Tyson. Such a queen! Thank you for representing strong African American women in films.

[@kreshiej9410]

FINALLY!!! All Hail the QUEEN!!!! Love her SO much!!!

[@1jdillafan]

Thank God she received her flowers before she left!! Rest In Heaven Miss Cicely Tyson! 🌹💔

[@nichettucker8972]

I could listen to her talk forever 💕

[@reginaldcharles310]

Tears pale to convey the joy for me to stumble upon this treasurable clip. Miss Tyson, I can only pray I may house 1/10th of your incomparable transcendent ever eternal beauty, talent, class & such grace. The world is richer for an angel as you do exists right here amongst us. Much love to you

[@ceeceesrevenge33]

Class act well deserved and long overdue. Queen Cicely Tyson. I bow to your greatnesses!!!

[@indigoiridescencecreations7912]

I JUST LOVE CICELY TYSON TO THE BONE!💜💜.. I've Always said that she is My Grandmother😌..she deserves abundance and many blessings for ever🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@J12680]

One of the most powerful speeches. We will miss you Cicely Tyson. Safe journey 🙌🏽

[@randeman]

Rest Ms. Tyson. Bless you.

[@TheSuperbeauty24]

94 years old and skin is like gold. Love you elder and wishing you continued peace & blessings

[@alcd6333]

I hoped she would win for her seminal work in "Sounder" back in 1972. Then again, Cicely Tyson always gives a terrific performance in every film/television/theater project she's in.

[@ttp436]

She is incredible. So happy for Her. Love her. The gloves are everything. I think Diahann Carole & Dorothy Dandridge should get one too.

[@dansefureva7664]

This is amazing and means alot to her. For me she has always been Oscar worthy. This is magical, her and her friend lived for this moment. People we must aspire in life for something. Ms Tyson wanted her Oscar and she has it. This is beautiful and so is she. We love you Ms. Cicely Tyson.

[@olemattsmusak]

Ms. Cicely Tyson, thank you for your many gifts to the rest of the world. Not only your superb acting in countless films, tv shows, stage performances and more, but for being a beacon of generosity, light, hope and acceptance to all the souls you’ve touched. You shall never be forgotten; you are what true elegance, grace and stability look and act like in an ever-constant sea of changes. Rest in Love, you trailblazing beauty!

[@clarissadickinson7044]

This just makes me well up. This woman is a legend. That guy in the back looking bored should have been thrown out. Dude, at least try to look interested. Have some respect!

[@raymundofantastico]

One of the few actresses I would probably watch a show, even if I don't know about it, just because she is in it. *CONGRATULATIONS* Cicely Tyson!!!

[@dolemite72]

Finally! This feels so right, and 94 years old..........🤭🤩🤩🤩 I know 50yr olds who can’t compete with Ms. Cicely!

[@arrikenzo8039]

Rest In Paradise Legend 💫

[@mrtyroneb]

Love how the room is intenty listening. She is owning the room. What a true legend.

[@kdvn1]

Rest In Peace Queen 🥺

[@vinnyvinnievinne]

So happy she was still with us for this moment. 'Legend' doesn't do it justice. RIP to a legitimate trailblazer.

[@adroutt1985]

To give her this now while she is still here is amazing. Well over due. Honorary due to the fact she should have been got it but none the less SHE GOT IT.. NOT THE AWARD BUT THE RECOGNITION THAT SHE IS TRULY HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY.. AN ACTIVIST.. AN ICON... A HERO... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MISS CICELY TYSON... 94 AND STILL LOOK GOOD STILL WORKING... STILL RELEVANT... GOD BLESS YOU MY SISTA/AUNTIE... #CAPRICORN

[@stephaniebrown5610]

She is stunning!!! At 94!!! You can definitely tell she lived a stress free life it shows!! She remain classy, confident, modest. Top notch actress sho nuff!!! Gone head Miss Tyson..TRU LEGEND❤️❤️ Thank you so much for sharing your gift your talent your inspiration!!!

[@michaelallen9883]

I love EVERYTHING about this woman. She is so deserving of this award and so much more!!!

[@charmedprince]

I was only introduced to her in The Help and been awed by her presence. It's good to know that she got an award deserving of a lifelong work. A culmination indeed! God bless her and may she live long!

[@jeanettedawson7993]

She always tells her story with poise and grace. Well done gentle lady may her soul rest in peace forever.

[@loewafoy7528]

Yeeeees Queen...December 19th, the best day of the year !!! I'm truly proud of sharing my born day with this amazing woman !!

[@141Lav]

TRUE queen and my All time heroine love her - nearly 100 years old 😩😆😩😍💯😘

[@callyodmedia2]

Rip, what a classy lady!

[@timbrown5149]

She is one of the greatest women who have lived. She is so beautiful inside and out.

[@Erikaisfavored]

Thank you Oscars for truly honoring the gift and talent that Mrs. Tyson has given us throughout these years. She is amazing.

[@9555to]

Congratulations to Cicely Tyson. This award is long over due!

[@theogoldberg8919]

Her anecdote about the Oscar nomination is irresistibly cute...

[@LPMAN02]

RIP Cicely Tyson (December 19, 1924 - January 28, 2021), aged 96 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@audybeats9109]

RIP to a beautiful, strong, restless soul. You helped paved the way for many black actors both male and female. It is now your time to rest Mrs. Cicely.

[@tylerperryofficialschannel694]

@Autumn Sandu Thanks for your love been supporting my career 💙 I’ll love to talk to you privately , kindly send a direct message [phone]

[@theronedawson3236]

Class and Elegance Grace and humility and a beautiful woman a beautiful black woman. Thank you for sharing your gift to the world. Godspeed

[@trumancapote9097]

RIP to a ground-breaking legend of stage and screen. Her film career began in 1957 back when POC were rarely given any chances to act professionally. She broke thru that glass ceiling paving the way for many to follow. Tony, Emmy and (better late than never) Oscar-awarded Class Act Actor for the ages. Here's to a life WELL-LIVED.

[@adelegend3142]

RIP to an everlasting legend 🙏🏾

[@aboutjbe]

She is a gem and a national treasure. I absolutely adore her. She deserves this. So glad they gave her her flowers while she was still alive to receive it 💙🖤

[@bodystorm]

RIP to this wonderful human being x

[@blarneysbureau]

That Line…”..and this is the culmination of all those years of haves and have nots” … ❤️ Rest Well Queen! 👸🏽