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Tailfeathers attended the Monday ceremony but sent in a video acceptance speech, which the TFCA edited for broadcast.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The mass exodus at the Toronto Film Critics Association is gathering pace after indigenous actress and filmmaker Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers returned her award trophy following the alleged censorship of her video acceptance speech, which included remarks in support of Palestine.
—Adam Benzine, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Mutt Moment, meanwhile, went to I Swear’s Rosie the Springer Spaniel, although, thankfully, a two-hour delay was not deemed necessary for her owner’s acceptance speech.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
During an appearance at the 51st Cesar Awards in Paris on Thursday, Carrey — who was awarded the lifetime achievement Cesar d’honneur — spoke with reporters after his acceptance speech, but left social media scratching their heads.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The mass exodus at the Toronto Film Critics Association is gathering pace after indigenous actress and filmmaker Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers returned her award trophy following the alleged censorship of her video acceptance speech, which included remarks in support of Palestine.
—Adam Benzine, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Mutt Moment, meanwhile, went to I Swear’s Rosie the Springer Spaniel, although, thankfully, a two-hour delay was not deemed necessary for her owner’s acceptance speech.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
During an appearance at the 51st Cesar Awards in Paris on Thursday, Carrey — who was awarded the lifetime achievement Cesar d’honneur — spoke with reporters after his acceptance speech, but left social media scratching their heads.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Acceptance speech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptance%20speech. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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