Oscar favorite Benedict Cumberbatch (45) used Monday’s Walk of Fame ceremony to say what he thinks about Russia’s war against Ukraine.
The British film star, who is currently starring in “The Power of the Dog” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” was honored this week with his star on the famous Hollywood Boulevard.
Cumberbatch made no secret of how honored he was, but he had more important messages to convey.
– I cannot speak here today, during one of the most proud moments of my life, and on this unique podium, let alone what is happening in Ukraine, said the actor. Fox News.
Cumberbatch went on to explain how important it was to offer his support to the Ukrainian people.
“I must also extend my support to the Russians who oppose their corrupt and stupid rulers to try to stop the progress of this brutality,” the 45-year-old said.
There is a lot more we can all do than just pray and send ideas. We have to move, Cumberbatch said.
He. She British award-winning He urged “all Europeans and all citizens of the world” to contact embassies and “do everything they can”.
Cumberbatch was nominated for the Oscar for Best Man at the prestigious award ceremony at the end of March – for “The Power of the Dog”.
The Western has been nominated in 12 categories, and could suffer a major crunch at the Film Awards, which also features the Norwegian film “The Worst Man in the World.” Two chances to win.
Cumberbatch is also known through his TV role as “Sherlock”, from which A Norwegian film directed by “The Imitation Game”.
When a celebrity is rewarded with their own star on the venerable Hollywood Boulevard, it is the result of an ongoing campaign under the auspices of that person’s followers.
Each year, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce receives about 300 suggestions from fan clubs and agents. Only a few of those end up with stars.
In a speech on Tuesday evening, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Putin’s Russia must be stopped immediately and economically crushed:
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