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The Australian actor also acknowledged the firsts achieved in one of the most progressive Oscars ever. There were just so many great moments at the Oscars last night, [including] Chloe [Zhao] the first woman of colour [to win the Best Director Oscar].
Jackman hosted the Academy Awards in 2009.
Hero: The X-Men actor, 52, took to social media on Tuesday to directly address Perry, 51
Powerful speech: Perry (pictured) on Monday urged Oscars viewers to start meeting in the middle and to refuse hate
Tyler Perry told audiences to refuse hate while being awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 93rd annual Academy Awards.
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Both Perry and the MPTF have strived to help people in the entertainment industry impacted by the health crisis. Perry helped create a safe way for many to return to work at his Tyler Perry Studios while the MPTF has provided social services to nearly 9,000 members. Tyler’s cultural influence extends far beyond his work as a filmmaker, said academy president David Rubin in a statement. He has quietly and steadily focused on humanitarian and social justice causes from the beginning of his career, caring for people who are most often ignored.
Rubin added that, the work of the MPTF is more vital than ever, and the organization has gone above and beyond to help our community.
Filmmaker Tyler Perry and the Motion Picture and Television Fund are being honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Thursday.
The group that puts on the Oscars decided to give the award to two recipients this year in recognition of the “widespread generosity” that they’ve witnessed amid the pandemic. It’s also the first time an organization has received the award.
Both Perry and the MPTF have strived to help people in the entertainment industry impacted by the health crisis. Perry helped create a safe way for many to return to work at his Tyler Perry Studios while the MPTF has provided social services to nearly 9,000 members.