Awards are very powerful. They can bring attention to a film or television show, or an actor themselves, and literally be the fulfillment of an artist’s lifelong dream. Tear-filled, exuberant acceptance speeches, as well as shots of gracious losers applauding their competitors, engage us all watching the show. Those who have their own dreams of one day being recognized for their work follow every moment of award shows.
Awards can boost an actor’s confidence and make them feel special, but is there a down side to actors competing for trophies and statues?
Here’s a quote from Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch: “Do awards change careers? Well, I haven’t heard of many stories where that’s the case. It’s a fun excuse to meet colleagues and celebrate people who’ve done well that year in certain people’s eyes, and it’s nothing more than that.”
Or a quote from Ellen Degeneres when hosting the Oscars: “Winning an Oscar ensures a long, promising career in Hollywood. Look at last year’s winner; Jean Dujardin won best actor for ‘The Artist’ and now…he is everywhere…?” to which the audience responds with laughter.
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