Photo: Michael Kovac/GettyAwards season darlingsKe Huy QuanandBrendan Fraserare catching up for the first time in decades!At the 28th annualCritics Choice Awardson Sunday night, theEverything Everywhere All at Oncestar, 51, reflected on seeing Fraser, 54, for the first time in “almost 32 years” as they both took home awards for best supporting actor and best actor, respectively.“It was great to see him again. I love him inThe Whale,” Quan told reporters of Fraser, with whom he costarred in the 1992 comedyEncino Man, in the press room after accepting his award on Sunday. “What a powerful performance.“Quan noted that Fraser “gave me a big hug and put his arm on my shoulder” when they “saw each other for the first time after 30 years” as both actors emerged as awards season contenders for their movie comebacks in 2022.“He put his hand on my shoulder and he said this, he was still here,” Quan told reporters of his reunion with Fraser. “I will never forget those three words and it’s actually right.““For me, I cannot believe I’m still here,” Quan added, in reference to how much time has passed sinceEncino Man. “It’s been a wild ride ever since that movie came out.“Kevin Mazur/GettyQuan and Fraser’s careers intersected when they madeEncino Man. Fraser’s starring role in the film as an unfrozen primitive human man dropped into the 1990shelped kickstart his acting career, while the movie proved one of Quan’s last appearances in front of the camera before he re-emerged inEverything Everywhere All at Once.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Even after Quanwon another trophyat the 80thGolden Globe Awardslast Tuesday, the actor admitted to reporters that he was “so, so nervous” as he arrived at the Critics Choice Awards Sunday.Michael Kovac/Getty"My heart is still pounding,” the actor said of the experience. “I just, every time I think about it, I think about those years that I was struggling. It’s so complicated. I don’t know, my mind, it’s so blurry right now.““I cannot believe I won this,” Quan continued. “I cannot believe I won Golden Globes on Tuesday. It’s incredible. I really am. I don’t know what to say aside from saying I feel very lucky, and I feel very grateful. And I thank [Everything Everywhereco-directors] the Daniels so, so, so much.“As Quan accepted his award on Sunday, he noted that his “comeback story could have been very different were it not for the critics.““You’ve not only helped audiences find our little movie but you’ve helped audiences remember who I am,” the actor said ofEverything Everywhere. “For that I am so grateful to you.”
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Awards season darlingsKe Huy QuanandBrendan Fraserare catching up for the first time in decades!At the 28th annualCritics Choice Awardson Sunday night, theEverything Everywhere All at Oncestar, 51, reflected on seeing Fraser, 54, for the first time in “almost 32 years” as they both took home awards for best supporting actor and best actor, respectively.“It was great to see him again. I love him inThe Whale,” Quan told reporters of Fraser, with whom he costarred in the 1992 comedyEncino Man, in the press room after accepting his award on Sunday. “What a powerful performance.“Quan noted that Fraser “gave me a big hug and put his arm on my shoulder” when they “saw each other for the first time after 30 years” as both actors emerged as awards season contenders for their movie comebacks in 2022.“He put his hand on my shoulder and he said this, he was still here,” Quan told reporters of his reunion with Fraser. “I will never forget those three words and it’s actually right.““For me, I cannot believe I’m still here,” Quan added, in reference to how much time has passed sinceEncino Man. “It’s been a wild ride ever since that movie came out.“Kevin Mazur/GettyQuan and Fraser’s careers intersected when they madeEncino Man. Fraser’s starring role in the film as an unfrozen primitive human man dropped into the 1990shelped kickstart his acting career, while the movie proved one of Quan’s last appearances in front of the camera before he re-emerged inEverything Everywhere All at Once.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Even after Quanwon another trophyat the 80thGolden Globe Awardslast Tuesday, the actor admitted to reporters that he was “so, so nervous” as he arrived at the Critics Choice Awards Sunday.Michael Kovac/Getty"My heart is still pounding,” the actor said of the experience. “I just, every time I think about it, I think about those years that I was struggling. It’s so complicated. I don’t know, my mind, it’s so blurry right now.““I cannot believe I won this,” Quan continued. “I cannot believe I won Golden Globes on Tuesday. It’s incredible. I really am. I don’t know what to say aside from saying I feel very lucky, and I feel very grateful. And I thank [Everything Everywhereco-directors] the Daniels so, so, so much.“As Quan accepted his award on Sunday, he noted that his “comeback story could have been very different were it not for the critics.““You’ve not only helped audiences find our little movie but you’ve helped audiences remember who I am,” the actor said ofEverything Everywhere. “For that I am so grateful to you.”
Awards season darlingsKe Huy QuanandBrendan Fraserare catching up for the first time in decades!
At the 28th annualCritics Choice Awardson Sunday night, theEverything Everywhere All at Oncestar, 51, reflected on seeing Fraser, 54, for the first time in “almost 32 years” as they both took home awards for best supporting actor and best actor, respectively.
“It was great to see him again. I love him inThe Whale,” Quan told reporters of Fraser, with whom he costarred in the 1992 comedyEncino Man, in the press room after accepting his award on Sunday. “What a powerful performance.”
Quan noted that Fraser “gave me a big hug and put his arm on my shoulder” when they “saw each other for the first time after 30 years” as both actors emerged as awards season contenders for their movie comebacks in 2022.
“He put his hand on my shoulder and he said this, he was still here,” Quan told reporters of his reunion with Fraser. “I will never forget those three words and it’s actually right.”
“For me, I cannot believe I’m still here,” Quan added, in reference to how much time has passed sinceEncino Man. “It’s been a wild ride ever since that movie came out.”
Kevin Mazur/Getty
Quan and Fraser’s careers intersected when they madeEncino Man. Fraser’s starring role in the film as an unfrozen primitive human man dropped into the 1990shelped kickstart his acting career, while the movie proved one of Quan’s last appearances in front of the camera before he re-emerged inEverything Everywhere All at Once.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Even after Quanwon another trophyat the 80thGolden Globe Awardslast Tuesday, the actor admitted to reporters that he was “so, so nervous” as he arrived at the Critics Choice Awards Sunday.
Michael Kovac/Getty
“My heart is still pounding,” the actor said of the experience. “I just, every time I think about it, I think about those years that I was struggling. It’s so complicated. I don’t know, my mind, it’s so blurry right now.”
“I cannot believe I won this,” Quan continued. “I cannot believe I won Golden Globes on Tuesday. It’s incredible. I really am. I don’t know what to say aside from saying I feel very lucky, and I feel very grateful. And I thank [Everything Everywhereco-directors] the Daniels so, so, so much.”
As Quan accepted his award on Sunday, he noted that his “comeback story could have been very different were it not for the critics.”
“You’ve not only helped audiences find our little movie but you’ve helped audiences remember who I am,” the actor said ofEverything Everywhere. “For that I am so grateful to you.”
source: people.com
