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Hollywood has been putting in the work emotionally.
Here are some highlights from the self-helpiest acceptance speeches at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards.
When I decided to become an actor, I saw myself doing drama.
And the industry was kind, but they said, Stay in your comedy lane.
Sometimes people wanna leave you where they meet you, she said.
And I did what I knew to do: I cried.
And I said, Mama, dont you think Im a good dramatic actress?
And she said, Girl, I dont … but you’re able to be.
You find best class you could in this town, and Imma work overtime to pay for it.
Thank you, mama.
All you need is one.
Jennifer Coolidge, Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Its not over til youre dead.
Its not over till its over, she said.
Its not over till youre dead.
(The shout of COME ON!
is from Brian Tyree Henry at the table next to me.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph has also been on an award-acceptance-speech kick.
This time, she made sure every single viewer loved themself.
They dont even have to respect you.
You better love what you see.
Can I get an Amen?
@JanelleMonaePlease dont bleep out Janelle Monae when she is dishing out wisdom.
I didnt see the vision clearly for myself, they said.
I couldnt see my gift.
I couldnt see what my purpose was supposed to be at that time.
But thank you, God, so many other people did.
They didnt give up on me, and they gave me opportunity despite my own lack of confidence.
