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Michael J. Fox vows 'no surrender' over Parkinson's disease; Cher gives Diane Warren first Oscar - USA TODAY

Michael J. Fox vows 'no surrender' over Parkinson's disease; Cher gives Diane Warren first Oscar - USA TODAY

Nov 20, 2022 57 secs

Presenting the award, longtime friend Woody Harrelson said Fox "turned a chilling diagnosis into a courageous mission" by founding the Michael J.

"This is so cool," he said, looking at the Oscar statuette. .

The legendary performer of the hit "If I Could Turn Back Time" gave plaudits to the songwriter and new honorary Oscar winner.

"I'm so thrilled to present this to you," Cher said, handing Warren the Oscar.

Jeff Bridges presented Weir, 78, with the honorary Oscar

"Robin, you were right, man," said Bridges about Weir

"Everything you said was right."

Palcy, 64, born in Martinique, French West Indies, was the first Black female filmmaker to direct a major Hollywood studio film, 1989's "A Dry White Season," which earned Marlon Brando his final Oscar nomination. 

The groundbreaking director said she had taken a long break from filmmaking because she was tired of convincing studios that "Black is bankable, female is bankable" at the movie box office. But seeing the success of films like "The Woman King" has shown Palcy that times have changed

Black is bankable, female is bankable

Black and female is bankable," said Palcy

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