Jesse Eisenberg didn't write a speech for the EE BAFTA Awards because he "didn't think" he would win
The 41-year-old actor wrote and starred in the comedy film 'A Real Pain' but it came as a complete surprise to him when he picked up the award for Best Original Screenplay and he dedicated the accolade to his wife Anna Strout, even though she didn't have faith in him either
19 February 2025
Speaking live on stage at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday (16.02.25), he said: "I didn't write anything because I didn't think I'd win! I do want to share this with my wife, who didn't come because she didn't think I'd win!
"I wanna share this with my wife because I'm not a stupid person but I'm an idiot and you know when we first started dating, she dragged me backpacking to Venezuela and ever since then she's dragged me around the world, and that's how I got to know about the world, which is what this movie is about.
"Anna, you put every worthwhile thought into my head over the last 20 years and I love you so much.
The film was up against 'Anora' 'The Brutalist 'Kneecap' and The Substance' for the prestigious award, and moments later, 'Conclave' took home the award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
The political thriller - which is based on the book by Robert Harris and stars Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci - received the most nominations of the night, and fought off competition from Best Adapted Screenplay: 'A Complete Unknown' 'Emilia Pérez' 'Nickel Boys' and 'Sing Sing'.
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