Delroy Lindo is thanking his friends in a brand new assertion following the racial slur outburst on the 2026 BAFTAs earlier this month.
The 73-year-old actor took to the stage to current an award with director Ryan Coogler on the 2026 NAACP Picture Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday night time (February 28) in Pasadena, Calif., the place he briefly addressed the incident.
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“I respect all of the help and the love we’ve been proven within the aftermath of what occurred final weekend. It means loads to us. It’s an honor to be right here this night,” Delroy stated, by way of The Wrap.
Previous to him talking, Delroy and Ryan acquired a standing ovation from the viewers once they walked on stage to current the award for Finest Actress In a Movement Image, which was awarded to Cynthia Erivo for Depraved: For Good.
Additionally throughout the awards present on Saturday night time, Regina Corridor took to the stage to current the Breakthrough Efficiency In a Movement Image award, when she took a second for Delroy and Michael B Jordan.
She requested the gang to “take a second for the 2 kings within the viewers,” whereas gesturing in direction of them.
“I simply ship you a lot love to your class,” she added.
On the NAACP Picture Awards, Delroy picked up the award for Excellent Supporting Actor in a Movement Image for his work in Sinners. The film picked up a number of awards that night time!