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Chadwick Boseman’s Wife Taylor Simone Ledward Accepts Award on His Behalf at Golden Globes 2021 Following Actor’s Death
The late Chadwick Boseman beat out stiff competition who posthumously won best actor for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”, in a motion picture-drama prize for his performance as a talented jazz musician at the Golden Globes 2021 Awards on Sunday, becoming only the second posthumous winner in the category’s history.
He was up against Anthony Hopkins (“The Father”), Riz Ahmed (“The Sound of Metal”), Gary Oldman (“Mank”) and Tahar Rahim (“The Mauritanian”).
One of the most touching moments at the Golden Globes of evening was the emotional tribute from his wife, Simone Ledward Boseman, who gave an emotional acceptance speech on the late actor’s behalf.
Boseman died on August 18, 2020, of cancer at the age of 43. His death at such a young age shocked Hollywood, coming as the actor had summited the A-list with his performance in the Marvel box office smash “Black Panther.”
“He would thank God. He would thank his parents. He would thank his ancestors for their guidance and their sacrifices,” Ledward Boseman said. “He would say something beautiful, something inspiring, something that would amplify that little voice inside of all of us that tells you, ‘You can,’ that tells you to keep going, that calls you back to what you are meant to be doing at this moment in history.”
Ledward Boseman also thanked Boseman’s co-stars, director George C. Wolfe, Netflix, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, his mentor Denzel Washington and more.
“I don’t have his words, but we have to take all the moments to celebrate those we love, so thank you HFPA, for this opportunity to do exactly that. And, honey, you keep ’em coming. Thank you,” she said.
The evening included several tributes to Boseman, whodied at 43 in Augustfollowing a battle with colon cancer. In apre-show interview with E!, Christopher Meloni remembered his “42” co-star as “a great actor” and a “really special human being.”
Chadwick Boseman was one of the most talented actors in Hollywood, being able to adapt to any character. Boseman achieved international fame for playing superheroBlack Pantherin the Marvel Cinematic Universe from 2016 to 2019. He became the first black actor to headline a Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Boseman also recently appeared in Spike Lee’s “Da Five Bloods,” a Vietnam drama that has earned him Oscar buzz. He also had memorable performances as baseball great Jackie Robinson in “42,” music legend James Brown in “Get on Up,” and as Civil Rights crusader Thurgood Marshall in “Marshall.” He also starred in the 2019 thriller “21 Bridges.” This was Boseman’s first Golden Globe nomination.
Watch the full speech below.
