Brian Cox, who played the doyen of the family in the TV series “Succession”, was selected to receive the statuette and deliver a speech at the gala. After thanking the other creators of the show, he handed the award to Kieran Culkin and took his phone out of his pocket. – I would like to mention one more matter important for me and – I hope – also for you – he began. – It’s really, really terrible what is happening in Ukraine. Also how all this affects other people – I mean those in our profession – he added, mentioning that the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, was once a comedian himself and went an amazing way from performing on stage to politics.
Brian Cox: They are forbidden to say anything about what is happening in Ukraine under the threat of high treason
Cox continued, touched:
The thing that really bothered me is what is happening in Russia with my fellow actors and actresses, artists, writers and critics. They are forbidden to say anything about what is happening in Ukraine under the threat of high treason. I find it awful. I think we should get up now, also for those people in Russia who don’t agree with what is happening – especially the artists – and support them, hoping they can make a change. I believe they can do it.
Watch Brian Cox’s speech after the cast of “Succession” receives the statuette:
Fran Dresher and Michael Keaton also spoke about the war in Ukraine
It was not the only time when the war in Ukraine was mentioned during the SAG Awards gala. The chairman of SAG Fran Drescher, who Polish viewers perfectly associate with her role in “Domestic Aid”, said in her speech that she was praying for Ukraine. Also Michael Keaton, who was one of the winners that evening, also appreciated the words of President Volodymyr Zelensky, who today is fighting at the front in Ukraine together with other citizens.
Some people who appeared in the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium expressed solidarity with the Ukraine invaded by Russia, wearing pins in the colors of its flag. Among them were, among others actor Michael Douglas (pictured below). director Tyler Perry and comedian Lisa Ann Walter (in the photo gallery).
SAG Awards – Michael Douglas with a pin supporting Ukraine Jordan Strauss / Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP
The Russian war against Ukraine continues. There is information about houses destroyed, wounded and killed. Needs are increasing hour by hour. That is why Gazeta.pl joins forces with the Polish Center for International Aid (PCPM) Foundation to support humanitarian aid for Ukrainians and Ukrainians. Anyone can join the fundraiser by making a deposit via Facebook or the website. More information in the article:
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