Legendary actor Jackie Chan made a rare and heartwarming appearance at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards on February 7, where he received a standing ovation from the audience.
Taking the stage to present the award for Best Foreign Language Film, the 70-year-old action star was introduced by host Chelsea Handler, who playfully referred to him as "a sexual icon." The moment was filled with admiration as his peers cheered him on.
Visibly touched, Chan expressed his gratitude:
"Thank you. Thank you, wow!"
The moment took a humorous turn when an enthusiastic fan interrupted his speech. Always quick with a joke, Chan responded with a smile,
"Quiet, let me remember my dialogue."
A Celebration of Cinema
Chan then delivered a heartfelt speech on the unifying power of movies:
"Tonight, we're celebrating movies. They remind us that we may be from all different parts of the world, different walks of life, but we all laugh and cry and eat too much popcorn in the same way."
Following his speech, Emilia Pérez was announced as the Best Foreign Language Film winner. Director Jacques Audiard couldn’t contain his excitement, saying,
"It's a magnificent day. I just received a prize from Jackie Chan. I feel like I've died and gone to Heaven."
Jackie Chan’s appearance was a nostalgic and emotional moment for fans worldwide, reminding everyone of his legendary impact on cinema. 🎬💫
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