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Ethan Hawke Fights Back Tears as Robert Aramayo Accounts Him During BAFTA Win
Ethan Hawke became so much touched to see Robert Aramayo giving his nod to him at the moment when he was receiving the BAFTA Film Awards Best Actor award on Sunday night.
At only 33 years of age, Aramayo took the prize home after overcoming a tough competition.
This prestigious award was the recognition of his brilliant portrayal of John Davidson, a campaigner who lived with severe Tourette’s syndrome, in the biopic I Swear.
Hawke, 55, was nominated for his performance in Blue Moon, but he did not win the award. However, the Before Sunrise actor seemed to be deeply moved when Aramayo acknowledged him as one of his inspirations during his speech as he recalled the time when he was learning at the drama school and Ethan was first of all a great influence for him.
Robert Aramayo Overcome with Gratitude Towards Ethan Hawke in Emotional BAFTA Speech
When Robert Aramayo took the stage to accept his award, he was so overwhelmed that his father popped up from his seat, yelling and jumping excitedly.
After paying tribute to his fellow nominees — Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Jesse Plemons and the widely favored Timothée Chalamet — Aramayo spoke of a touching moment with Ethan Hawke whom he deeply admires.
The English actor stated that Hawke had given a “wonderful talk” at his Juilliard class, which left him deeply inspired no doubt stage presence and being able to influence people.
Robert started, “It’s absolutely impossible for me to take it in. It’s as if I’m seeing people like you [Leonardo], so how can you expect me to be here?”
Robert Aramayo Tribute Leaves Ethan Hawke Crying at BAFTAs
“I truly can’t believe I’ve won this award — I truly can’t. The people in this category are all amazing to me,” Robert Aramayo said when receiving the BAFTA for Best Actor.
The 33-year-old reminisced about Juilliard days when Ethan Hawke had been to the school and had given a very inspiring talk about the secret to a long acting career.
“Ethan Hawke came to speak to us at Juilliard when I was there and he gave a fantastic talk about the longevity of an actor, where you take care of your instrument and making sure you don’t fall into self-destructive ways,” Aramayo, continued. “It was such a powerful moment for everyone in that room, and here I am in the same category with you tonight. Thank you, Ethan!”
Then the audience shot went to Hawke who was visibly touched. The 55-year-old actor put his hand to his face as if to wipe a tear, and then he gave a warm smile and a nod of encouragement to Aramayo.
Hailing from Hull, Aramayo starred in the critically acclaimed Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings before becoming a household name. Sunday was a night to remember for the rising star as he not only picked up the Best Actor award but also the public-voted Rising Star Award, beating nominees Miles Caton, Chase Infiniti, Archie Madekwe and Posy Sterling.
Robert Aramayo’s Emotional Acceptance Speech and BAFTA’s Awareness of Tourette’s
“Oh my, this is really scary,” Robert Aramayo joked as he accepted the EE Rising Star Award before a large audience. “Last time I was at the BAFTAs I dropped the award, so I hope this goes better.”
“Wow, I really can’t believe this, it literally blows my mind…”
During his acceptance speech, Aramayo gave thanks to his family – father, mother, sister, and girlfriend – who were present for the occasion. In addition, he thanked the I Swear team, the film that garnered him the Best Actor award. “I love you all so much,” he said. “And my second family, my I Swear family, thank you so much for letting me tell your story. John Davidson is the most amazing person I have ever met.”
After Aramayo’s win, the host Alan Cumming spoke to the audience about John Davidson, the real-life character who inspired the movie, and whose involuntary shouts were heard during the ceremony.
“Tonight some strong offensive language might have reached your ears. However, if you’ve watched the movie I Swear, you would know it’s about a person with Tourette’s syndrome,” Cumming clarified.
“It is a disability, and the ticks that you have just heard are involuntary—this means that the individual who has Tourette’s syndrome cannot control His/her language and if it caused you any offence we apologise.”
From one fierce fight to another, the BAFTAs were dominated by Robert Aramayo who shocked the Best Actor race
One Battle After Another took the major share of the night’s success after scooping six awards at the ceremony held at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
The Paul Thomas Anderson film had a record 14 nominations going lead at the event and finally clinched Best Film, Best Director, Adapted Screenplay, Supporting Actor, Cinematography and Editing.
Meanwhile, Jessie Buckley secured Best Actress for her role in Hamnet, where the lead was widely expected to be hers. However, the night still came with big surprises: Timothée Chalamet lost Best Actor to Robert Aramayo, and Marty Supreme couldn’t get any recognition despite 11 nominations.
On gathering the award for the Best Film, producer Sarah Murphy of One Battle After Another stated, “Most of all, we wish that Adam Somner, our producing partner, was here with us to accept this on his home turf.”
Paul Thomas Anderson and Jessie Buckley Celebrate Major Wins at BAFTAs
Paul Thomas Anderson was overwhelmed with gratitude after One Battle After Another won six awards at the BAFTAs.
“Thank you for giving our film such an amazing recognition, it’s a huge honour,” Anderson said. “I know the other films that share this… Anyone who says that movies are not good anymore can piss off because this is just an awesome f*****g year.” He also said he was going to find a “bar somewhere to go celebrate.”
With a Best Actress award for her portrayal of Judith in Hamlet, Jessie Buckley lessened her speech to thank her co-nominees and recall her journey.
“It’s such an amazing honor. I never even thought in my wildest dreams as a little girl that I would be making a film but here I am,” Buckley said. She brought up her first meeting with her agent, Lindy King, in London: “I had the worst nuclear fake tan, white hoop earrings, a red polka-dot skirt and dress, and I had the nerve to tell her that my dream was to be something like Judi Dench one day.”
After her BAFTA win, Buckley is already considered the leading contender for the Best Actress Oscar.
Jessie Buckley and Wunmi Mosaku Sparkle as One Battle After Another Leads BAFTAs
Jessie Buckley, in her emotional speech, carried on remembering the women who inspired her career.
“I really wonder how she on this earth could even have dreamed that was possible,” she mused about her young self’s ambitions. “This really is the women who have been my teacher and still teaching me how to do it differently. So, this is really their award.”
While acknowledging her fellow nominees, Buckley almost left out Kate Hudson and after noticing this, she turned to the audience and asked them, “Who have I forgotten?” Then she added, “I am so impressed by all your wonderful performances — thank you.”
Wunmi Mosaku, the Sinners actress, was one of the first winners of the evening, earning for her Supporting Actress role in the Ryan Coogler movie. The actress, who is expecting, showed gratitude to her husband, family, and daughter. She said her mother had “beamed” so much love at her to give her “the freedom to make my choices.”
Mosaku also conveyed that her role as priestess Annie in Sinners gave her an opportunity to rediscover a part she had “dimmed as an immigrant trying to fit in.”
During the show, there were 28 awards in total, One Battle After Another took home six trophies and led the pack. Sinners, Frankenstein, and I Swear grabbed three apiece, and Hamnet took two.
