56 years and 200 movies later, Jackie Chan has finally received his due in Hollywood. At the Eight Annual Governors Awards held in Hollywood, the 62-year-old actor was awarded an honorary Oscar.
This award was presented by Tom Hanks, Michelle Yeoh and Chris Tucker. While announcing the award, Tom Hanks even compared Jackie Chan to the likes of John Wayne and Buster Keaton.
During the acceptance speech, Chan called winning the award 'a dream'. He also shared with the audience the memories of watching the Oscars ceremony with his parents. He recalled this conversation with father, “My dad always said, ‘Son, you get so many movie awards in the world, when are you going to get one of these?’ Then I just look at my dad. ‘Ha, ha, ha. Dad, I only make comedy action movies!’”
He recalled his conversation with Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs regarding his Oscar. He said, " I really wanted one. Finally, (Cheryl Boone Isaacs) called and I said, ‘Are you sure?’”
The actor thanked his fans for their support and promised to keep on making movies. He shared, “After 56 years in the film industry, making over 200 films, I’ve broken so many bones, finally, this is mine. I want to thank you, Hong Kong, such an incredible city, my hometown, my hood, who make me. China, my country, I am proud to be Chinese. Thank you, Hollywood, for all of those years teaching me so many things, and also make me a little bit famous. I’m just honoured to be here!”
