Joaquin Phoenix took home the top award for a male actor in a leading role in a film. The first-time SAG winner began his speech by calling himself out on not fully appreciating the acting community he’s been a part of for years. “I now realize how fortunate I am to be a part of this community,” he said.
The actor continued by shouting out his fellow nominees (Christian Bale, Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam Driver and Taron Egerton). When he started acting again, after a brief hiatus, he would always make it to the final callback and lose to the same, “one kid,” DiCaprio.
“You’ve been an inspiration for over 25 years to me and so many people, and thank you very, very much,” Phoenix said to DiCaprio. “Christian, you commit to your roles in ways I could only dream of,” asking the actor to “just suck once.”
“Adam, I’ve been watching you the last few years, and you’ve just been turning in these beautiful, nuanced, incredible, profound performances. I’m so moved by you, and you were just devastating in this film, and you should be here,” he said to Driver. “Taron, where are you? I’m so happy for you, wherever you are. Hey, hey man. You’re so beautiful in this movie, and I’m so happy for you, and I can’t wait to see what you do.”
The Joker actor ended his speech, paying tribute to his favorite actor and former Joker, Heath Ledger.
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