‘Good Things Will Happen’: Brendan Fraser Chokes Up After Critic’s Choice Win

Actor Brendan Fraser broke down in tears during his acceptance speech during Sunday evening’s Critic’s Choice Awards.

Fraser was nominated for his performance as Charlie — a morbidly obese teacher who was attempting to repair his damaged relationship with his daughter (played by Sadie Sink) while eating himself to death — in “The Whale,” He won the Best Actor Award.

Fraser Everyone at his table cheered and got up to applaud his name being announced. As he made his way up to the podium, the applause continued. He stopped only to give hugs and shake hands to a few people.

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Fraser was clearly unable to hold the speech without his emotions getting in the way.

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“I was in the wilderness,” He began. “And I probably should have left a trail of breadcrumbs … But you found me, and like all the best directors, you merely just showed me where to go to get to where I needed to be.”

Referencing the character he had played in the film, Fraser spent the rest of his brief speech delivering a heartfelt message to anyone who may have struggled in the past — or who was currently struggling — with obesity in their lives.

“If you, like a guy like Charlie, who I played in this movie, in any way struggle with obesity,” Fraser kept on halting his tones. “Or you just feel like you’re in a dark sea, I want you to know that if you too can have the strength to just get to your feet and go to the light, good things will happen!”

Fraser’s next comment, which was almost drowned out by standing ovations, was made even more difficult when he added. “Thank you, good night.”

Fraser is expected receive an Academy Award nomination in recognition of his performance in “The Whale” and has already been nominated for — and won — a handful of other awards. He will receive his first Oscar nomination, if he’s nominated. He previously won a Critic’s Choice Award — Best Acting Ensemble for the 2006 film “Crash.”

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