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Samuel L. Jackson Jokes About Oscars Humility: “It’s An Honor To Win”
Samuel L. Jackson wants to dispel a myth about the Academy Awards — namely the humility of creatives who say they are honored just by a nod.
In a recent interview with the Associated Press promoting Netflix’s August Wilson adaptation The Piano Lesson, the MCU actor joked that he’s been in the business long enough to de-center the Oscars race, and any potential buzz or hype about a project or role, from his work. “Folks will go, ‘Well it’s just an honor to be nominated.’ No it ain’t,” Jackson said, eliciting chuckles from co-star Michael Potts and the interviewer off-screen. The multi-hyphenate has before spoken about the complex relationship he previously had with Hollywood’s biggest night, telling the Los Angeles Times in 2022 that he has since moved on from using accolades as a measure of success.
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