Mike Myers became tearful while accepting the Icon Award at the Canadian Screen Awards in Toronto on Sunday night. The comedian and actor thanked Canada for his Hollywood career, saying, 'I'd just really be nothing without you.' He also acknowledged his parents for 'moving to Canada and stressing the importance of being silly.' The moment comes a year after Myers led Canada's 'elbows up' response to President Trump's annexation threats.
mike myers got emotional accepting the icon award at the canadian screen awards, thanking canada for his career. he also shouted out his parents for moving to canada and teaching him to be silly. this comes a year after he led the 'elbows up' thing against trump's annexation talk.
Myers' emotional tribute underscores the deep connection between Canadian identity and Hollywood success, especially amid ongoing political tensions. His 'elbows up' moment last year made him a symbol of Canadian resistance, and this speech reinforces his role as a cultural ambassador. The Canadian Screen Awards also highlighted 'Heated Rivalry,' a gay hockey soap opera, signaling a shift in Canadian TV storytelling.
myers' speech is a reminder that canadian pride is a whole thing in hollywood, especially after the 'elbows up' moment. also, a gay hockey soap opera won big at the csas, which is pretty cool.
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