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While accepting the award for best actress at the National Board of Review Gala in New York City Tuesday, Jan. 7, the actress, 57, incorporated a steamy scene from the A24 erotic thriller into her acceptance speech.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
In her Friday acceptance speech, Davis spoke without a teleprompter for more than 15 minutes.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
The 82nd annual Golden Globes started strong thanks to actress Zoe Saldaña’s emotional acceptance speech.
—Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
However, Shōgun’s Anna Sawai took the trophy, which meant that Bates had no use for an acceptance speech.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
In her Friday acceptance speech, Davis spoke without a teleprompter for more than 15 minutes.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
The 82nd annual Golden Globes started strong thanks to actress Zoe Saldaña’s emotional acceptance speech.
—Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
However, Shōgun’s Anna Sawai took the trophy, which meant that Bates had no use for an acceptance speech.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Acceptance speech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptance%20speech. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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