Brendan Fraser wins Best Actor at 95th Academy Awards for "The Whale"

Brendan Fraser wins Best Actor in a Leading Role Oscar for "The Whale" at the 95th Academy Awards.

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Will Smith won Best Actor in a Leading Role Oscar last year, but his night was marred by an infamous incident where he assaulted the Oscar host, Chris Rock.

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Brendan Fraser's performance in "The Whale" was emotionally stirring and marked a significant turning point in his career.

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"The Whale" is a poignant drama starring Brendan Fraser as a 600lb English teacher seeking redemption by reconciling with his estranged daughter.

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The 95th Academy Awards paid tribute to the return of audiences to movie theaters after the pandemic.

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"Avatar: The Way of Water" and "Top Gun: Maverick" both earned over $1 billion worldwide, a remarkable feat that landed them Best Picture nominations.

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This marks the first time that two films with such box office numbers have been recognized in the Best Picture category.

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Brendan Fraser's win for Best Actor in a Leading Role for "The Whale" delighted film fans worldwide and capped off a remarkable night at the 95th Academy Awards.

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