Back To The Future star Michael J Fox, who is living with Parkinson’s disease, surprised everyone with an appearance at the Baftas to present the best film award.
Despite being 62 years old and rarely making public appearances, he came onstage in a wheelchair and insisted on standing up at the podium to hand out the prize to Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
The Canadian-American actor received a standing ovation, with many social media users posting that they were in tears seeing him on stage. David Tennant, the Bafta host, introduced him as a “true legend of cinema.”
Talking about cinema, Fox described it as “magic” which can “change your life.” He emphasized that movies can bring people together, “no matter who you are or where you’re from.”
Social media users were quick to react to Fox’s appearance, with one saying he was “in floods of tears” the minute he came on stage.
Davis Guggenheim’s film, Still: A Michael J Fox Movie, was also nominated for best documentary but lost out to 20 Days In Mariupol.
This appearance was truly an inspirational moment and a reminder of Fox’s iconic legacy in the film industry. It is a testament to his resilience and strength in the face of adversity.
