Following his big win on Sunday night’s BAFTAs, Austin Butler honors the late Lisa Marie affectionately and impressively in the winner’s press room.
Butler, Lisa, And Priscilla Presley Attended the Golden Globes Award
Before this award, Butler, the Elvis star had attended the Golden Globes in the company of Lisa Maria Presley and Priscilla Persley, where he also received the award of Best Actor.
Heartbreaking: Lisa Dies
Sadly, Lisa Marie died 54 days later after a cardiac arrest episode . The news of her death was confirmed by her mother, Priscilla Presley.
What Is Butler And Lisa Marie’s Relationship?
Butler, 31, admitted he felt “privileged” to be accepted in Presley’s family and disclosed how close he had become with the family, especially Lisa Marie via interviews.
Butler’s Tribute To Lisa
Paying tribute to her at events has become a tradition and he went on with that practice at BAFTAs press room after his win, says Variety .
Austin Butler Beat Out Other Nominees
He won the honors, beating out other contenders.
Who Was He Up Against?
Other actors who were up for the nominations are Colin Farrell for The Banshees of Inisherin , Paul Mescal for Aftersun , Bill Nighy for Living , Brendan Fraser for The Whale , and Daryl McCormack for Good Luck to You, Leo Grande .
He Celebrates His Win
Using his usual Elvis drawl, he commenced his speech and called his win “truly extraordinary.”
Butler Thanks Everyone Who Contributed to the Film’s Production
He stressed that he doffs his hat to all the nominees and cherishes the time they spent together during the award seasons. Butler continued and further thanked everyone, starting from his movement coach to his assistant director, who assured him every day that the film would be spectacular.
Butler Thanks His Director (Baz Luhrmann)
“This film would not have been possible without you,” he said while thanking director Baz Luhrmann for his immense support.
In-depth Feeling of Gratitude
Butler rounded up his speech by appreciating the Presley family, saying “I cannot thank you guys enough for your love and sharing with me who Elvis truly was.”
Butler Hopes He Made His Team Proud
“I hope I have made you proud. Thank you all so much!” he finalized the speech.
Butler Acknowledges Lisa Marie’s Death
He didn’t fail to recognize Lisa Marie’s demise in the press room, revealing , “it’s been an unimaginably tragic time, you know, and grief is a long process.”
Butler Sends His Love To The Presley Family
“And so my heart and my love was with the Presley family always. I feel honored to have been welcomed into the family. It’s a bittersweet time,” he summed up. “How lucky I was to get to have that experience of playing an icon like Elvis Presley,” Butler recounted.
He Expresses How Playing Elvis’s Role Made Him Feel
He didn’t fail to mention how playing Elvis made him feel. “The feeling of being on a global stage and looking down at the jumpsuit that I was wearing and realizing there were certain moments where I was seeing the closest thing to what Elvis would have seen during his ’68 Special or whatever that was and I miss it a lot. I miss that feeling,” he declared.
Butler Misses The Movie Crew
He also stresses missing the people he made the film with and how they have now become a family to him. “I really miss them a lot.” He mentioned.
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Subsequently, he has been nominated for his Impeccable and Stellar performance in a Leading Role at the Screen Actors Guild Awards next week and the Oscar Best Actor.
What Are the Masses Saying About Butler?
Butler has been criticized a lot of times for keeping his Elvis accent to accept the several awards he has won.
What Does Butler’s Voice Coach Have To Say About The Situation?
According to US Magazine , Irene Bartlett, his voice coach, defended the cold switching, saying his accent is authentic and might remain forever.
Austin Butler Struggles To Lose The Accent And Explained Why He Sounds Like Elvis
However, the Elvis star has revealed to Graham Norton , a show host, that he has been struggling to stop speaking with the accent for almost two years after the film production was completed. He further explains why the accent is still intact. He mentioned that he might have damaged his vocal cords from all the singing because one song required 40 takes.
