Anthony Hopkins Honors Chadwick Boseman In Morning-After Oscars Acceptance Speech

The legendary actor's shoutout to the late star he upset for Best Actor provided some closure to the abrupt ending.

An absent Anthony Hopkins didn’t give an Oscars acceptance speech after his surprise Best Actor victory over the late Chadwick Boseman ― but the legendary star finally his say on Monday morning. (See the clip below.) Speaking from his native Wales in an Instagram video, Hopkins said he did not expect the award for his portrayal of a man fighting dementia in “The Father.” He then pivoted to honoring Boseman, the “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” star who was the heavy favorite to win the category. Boseman, also known for “Black Panther,” died of cancer at age 43 in August. “I want to pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman who was taken from us far too early, and again, thank you all very much,” Hopkins said. “I really did not expect this, so I feel very privileged and honored.”