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Anthony Hopkins Pays Tribute To Chadwick Boseman As He Shares Video Message Following Surprise Oscars Win

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Anthony Hopkins paid tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman as he spoke out about his Oscars win in an Instagram video message Monday.

Some social media users were left upset after Hopkins beat Boseman in the Best Actor category at Sunday night’s ceremony. He was honoured for his role as Anthony in “The Father”, marking his first win since his portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in 1991’s “The Silence Of The Lambs”.

Hopkins, 83, who became the oldest ever winner in the category, surpassing Christopher Plummer who was 82 when he won for “Beginners” in 2011, shared: “Here I am in my homeland in Wales.

At 83 years of age, I did not expect to get this award, I really didn’t.” He added, “I’m very grateful to the Academy – thank you.” Hopkins then said,

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