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Ben Whishaw paid tribute to ‘queer hero’ Norman Scott in his acceptance speech at Sunday night’s Golden Globes.
The British actor scooped a surprise Best Supporting Actor in a series, limited series or motion picture win for his portrayal of Scott in BBC drama A Very English Scandal during the glittering ceremony.
He dedicated his first Golden Globe to Scott, the former stable hand who claimed to have had an affair with politiican Jeremy Thorpe (played by Hugh Grant).
Winner: Ben Whishaw paid tribute to ‘queer hero’ Normal Scott in his acceptance speech at Sunday night’s Golden Globes as he won for his portrayal in A Very English Scandal
The BBC’s three-part drama tells the story of Liberal Party member Thorpe, who fell from grace after he was put on trial for conspiracy and incitement to murder in connection to an attempted hit on his ex-lover, Scott.
‘Wow, thank you so much, Hollywood Foreign Press,’ Ben, 38, told the Hollywood crowd. ‘I want to thank [director] Stephen Frears. What a legend. Thank you.’
‘I want to thank the BBC for continuing to make idiosyncratic and powerful work and for employing me again and again, thank you.’
Acclaimed performance: The BBC’s three-part drama tells the story of Liberal Party member Jeremy Thorpe (played by Hugh Grant), who was put on trial for incitement to murder in connection to an attempted hit on his ex-lover, Scott (played by Whishaw, pictured)
Dedication: The British actor told the crowd: ‘There’s one person I really, really want to dedicate this award to… He is a true queer hero and icon’
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‘There’s one person I really, really want to dedicate this award to and it’s the man I had the privilege to portray in this show, Norman Scott, who took on the establishment with courage and defiance that I find completely inspiring,’ Ben said said.
‘He is a true queer hero and icon.’
The jubilant actor also thanked his costar Hugh, who lost out on a win, saying, ‘I have to thank Hugh Grant above all, for such an exquisite performance. It was amazing to watch you do that.’
Co-star: The jubilant actor also thanked his costar Hugh, who lost out on a win, saying, ‘I have to thank Hugh Grant above all, for such an exquisite performance’
Ben previously revealed in an interview with the Radio Times that Scott was ‘very moved’ when he was shown A Very English Scandal by director Stephen Frears.
The actor said he felt the weight of doing justice to Scott, explaining: ‘I did feel a responsibility and at the same time I think any time you do something that’s based on real events you have to accept that it becomes a kind of fiction…’
‘Fortunately, we had this incredible script so you’re just trying to do the script justice. You can’t think much beyond that. But there is a responsibility and I felt a connection to Norman and I wanted for him to like it. Thankfully he does, we’re told.’
Accolade: It was Ben’s first Golden Globe win, as he beat out talent such as Alan Arkin and Henry Winkler in the Best Supporting Actor category
Ben beat Alan Arkin for The Kominsky Method, Kieran Culkin for Succession, Edgar Ramírez for The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, and Henry Winkler for Barry.
It was a night of big wins for British stars, especially in the acting categories as Richard Madden won in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama for Bodyguard — another BBC drama.
Olivia Colman was also one of the night’s big winners — scooping Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her big screen effort The Favourite.
Dapper: Ben dressed for his big night in a statement jewel-encrusted blazer
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