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Helen Mirren cried for ‘magical’ Brendan Fraser after ‘Whale’ Best Actor win

It was a mammoth win for Fraser.

Helen Mirren revealed Friday that she shed tears of joy when her pal Brendan Fraser won an Academy Award for Best Actor during the 95th Oscars last Sunday.

The “Catherine the Great” actress made the revelation while appearing on “The Kelly Clarkson” show while promoting her new film “Shazam: Fury of the Gods.”

“I cried when Brendan Fraser got the award,” stated Mirren, 77. ” He’s such a lovely person.”

“I’m sure you know what a beautiful man he is. He’s a magical man — he was clearly very very moved it was a huge moment for him,” continued the legendary actress. “It was the right person for me — the way he responded to it, I just found it very moving. It was the highlight for me out of the whole show.”

“That’s so cool,” commented Clarkson, 40. “He did such an incredible job.”

“He did such an incredible job,” continued the “Since U Been Gone” singer. “Because you believe in them, or their project, or whatever it might be, and they win. That’s a good feeling for everyone involved.”


“I cried when Brendan Fraser got the award,” stated Mirren, 77. ” He’s such a lovely person.”
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Mirren and Fraser, 54, starred in the 2009 fantasy film "Inkheart."
Mirren and Fraser, 54, starred in the 2009 fantasy film “Inkheart.”
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The award signified a major comeback for Fraser, who alleged that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association President Philip Berk, 89, sexually assaulted him in 2003.
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Mirren and Fraser, 54, starred in the 2009 fantasy film “Inkheart.”

In the film, Fraser plays an author who, alongside his daughter, has the power to bring storybook characters to life.

The award signified a major comeback for Fraser, who alleged that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association President Philip Berk, 89, sexually assaulted him in 2003 and he has since limited his time in the public eye.


The “Catherine the Great” actress made the revelation while appearing on “The Kelly Clarkson” show while promoting her new film “Shazam: Fury of the Gods.”
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Berk has continuously denied the allegation.

Fraser beat out several high-profile actors including Austin Butler, who was also considered a front-runner for the award alongside “The Whale” star.

The actor said that it was an “honor” to be nominated alongside them.

“My goodness, I thank the Academy for this honor and for our studio A24 for making such a bold film,” Fraser said in his acceptance speech. ” I’m grateful to [director] Darren Aronofsky for throwing me a creative lifeline and hauling me aboard the good ship ‘The Whale’.”

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Brendan Fraser Blasts the Golden Globes, “Will Not Participate” for ‘The Whale’

With the anticipated release of The Whale, star Brendan Fraser has been the name on everybody’s lips, and for good reason: we are living in the Brenaissance.

The actor, who has continued to demonstrate why he has such a faithful fanbase, recently shared that he will stick to his guns when it comes to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). Fraser is refusing to participate in this year’s Golden Globe Awards despite the release of his buzzy forthcoming film.

His absence will be a big kicker for the HFPA, an organization that has faced numerous controversies, including sexual assault allegations by Fraser in 2018, and criticism for their lack of Black representation.

Fraser claimed in 2018 that then-HFPA president Philip Berk groped him in 2003 at a luncheon. He recalled, “His [Berk’s] left hand reaches around, grabs my ass cheek, and one of his fingers touches me in the taint. And he starts moving it around.”

The actor said that the situation left him “ill”. While Berk denied the claims, he was later expelled from the association in 2021 for sending a racist email.

The HFPA’s negative press has led to boycotts from Amazon Studios, Netflix and Warner Bros., and NBC even refused to broadcast last years’s awards ceremony (a short-lived protest, since the Golden Globes are back on the network this year.)

Fraser’s new film, directed by Darren Aronofsky and distributed by A24, has already been met with positive reception, making The Mummy actor a shoo-in for award nominations. However, in a recent cover story with GQ, he said that he “will not participate” if invited to the Golden Globes.

“I have more history with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association than I have respect for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. No, I will not participate,” Fraser said. “And my mother didn’t raise a hypocrite. You can call me a lot of things, but not that.”

When asked if he had faith in the reforms announced by the association in July, the actor replied, “at the moment, no.”

The HFPA is introducing “five pillars of change: accountability, membership, inclusion, good governance/ethics, and transparency”, as well as identifying as a for-profit organization, in place of their previous status as a tax-exempt non-profit organization.

While he’ll be a Golden Globes no-show, Fraser is still championing The Whale for awards recognition. He told GQ, “I owe it to myself. I owe it to the filmmakers. I know I owe it to those fans who paid to come and see me and stand in line in the sun and, you know, all of that. I owe it to my kids. This is my shot.”

The Whale releases Dec. 9, 2022 in theaters.

If you or someone you know needs to reach out about sexual abuse or assault, RAINN is available 24/7 at 800-656-HOPE (4673), or online at RAINN.org. 

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