'Succession' star Brian Cox noted that the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, was a comic — and thus a fellow performer. He urged censored dissenters in Russia to speak out.
Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment.Several stars in Hollywood gave tributes and offered prayers for those impacted by the Russian invasion. The ceremony was held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, and broadcast on both TNT and TBS.
"If ever there was a time for us to appreciate what true democracy is, I’m just so proud of what these people of this country have done," said the actor. "My heart is with our international family all over the world right now, who is fighting for their safety and their freedom," echoed Jessica Chastain, who won for best actress in a film.
"I think we should really join in celebrating them and hoping that they can actually make a shift. Because I believe they can," he concluded his message.Cox also noted how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was a performer before serving as the nation's leader. SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher speaks onstage during the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards at Barker Hangar on February 27, 2022, in Santa Monica, California.