Despite shedding the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play, Samuel L. Jackson remained unfazed by the result.
The 74-year-old actor went viral for his seemingly unimpressed facial features when Brandon Uranowitz was introduced because the winner. Social media customers jokingly speculated about Jackson’s lack of enthusiasm, with some suggesting he knew he would not win.
Fans expressed their help for Jackson, believing he deserved the award, whereas others discovered humor in his expression. It was Jackson’s first Tony nomination, and he celebrated the milestone by attending the occasion along with his spouse, LaTanya Richardson.
Later, the couple offered the award for Best Play, with Jackson playfully referring to himself as “Samuel L. ‘it’s an honor to be nominated’ Jackson.” Uranowitz, who received the award, had been nominated for 3 Tonys previous to his win.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
