Oscar Winner, 79, Humiliates Trump on Award Show Stage
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Sally Field won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her role in Netflix’s Remarkably Bright Creatures, becoming the oldest performer to win in that category.
- In her acceptance speech, Field criticized Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada, including his trade war and the renaming of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” calling Canada “blessed” and “our friends.”
- Field urged the audience to oppose the $111 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros., emphasizing the importance of preserving artistic voices, diversity, and unique storytelling.
- At a press conference, Field praised Canada as a welcoming neighbor and highlighted themes of friendship, family, and home in her film, encouraging people to stand up for these values.
- She also celebrated Vancouver as a stunning city and emphasized the importance of maintaining close friendships and strong ties with neighboring countries.
