Why Anthony Hopkins' Oscar Win Sparked Such An Outrage

The 93rd Academy Awards were unique in a lot of ways, with unprecedented restrictions on attendance and strict safety protocols in place. But one way that this Oscars ceremony was the same as any other had to do with how rip-roarin' furious some of the night's awards made a lot of people.

At the age of 83, Anthony Hopkins reportedly became the oldest winner in any acting category in the history of the Oscars for his heart-wrenching performance in The Father. So why were some people so set off about his remarkable victory? Here's why Anthony Hopkins' Oscar win sparked such an outrage.

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[ruthfuller]

Oscar's has become a political platform. Hopkins deserved the award, hes a brilliant actor.

[joejoe-lzbp]

I love Chadwick but we cant give an award because someone is gone. It should be given to whoever is deserving. Anthony Hopkins is very well deserved!

[MachinaK]

Hopkins performance was amazing... he deserves it.

[jandkwhite]

I love Bozeman in his role but Hopkins was UNREAL in The Father. In my eyes he won 100%

[perryb]

I just hope people don't go after Anthony Hopkins for some dumb reason. He is a magnificent person and actor

[zugzwang]

I just saw the Father. Anthony Hopkins is incomparable as a talent and I feel sorry for anyone who had to go up against his performance in Father because it was soul shattering real. Smashing ageism isn't a bad accomplishment either.

[alvaro]

Even Bozeman family said Hopkins deserved it

[Dissection]

Hopkins; a class act. Truly a humbling acceptance.

[CharlieDrumming]

This is why I hate Twitter most people on the platform just complain about everything

[Stevie-hnmp]

Anthony Hopkins is indeed a great actor . His characters always keeps you on edge .

[Lexor]

I'm more surprised about the fact that there seem to be enough viewers still watching the Oscars to cause an online outrage later on.

[stefanross]

.... He was PHENOMENAL. Anthony Hopkins performance was a master class of acting They should've just handed him the trophy without any other nominees. ;-)

[booptidyscoop]

It isn't right that a person should get an award just because they sadly passed away .

[iisms]

He deserved it! It's not easy to play a person with dementia but, as expected, he nailed it, glad I share my birthday with this legend.

[hamzac]

I'm sure people who were outraged didn't even bother to watch the damn movie . Hopkins was tremendous .

[The_Planted_Eye_]

Anthony Hopkins' portrayal in Father was extraordinary. Had me in tears at the end. I watched that movie just to get out of the house but man that movie hit on a lot regarding the relationship between a parent and an adult child. On the flip side Boseman's work in Ma Rainey's was okay but it wasn't better than Hopkins. I think it was more about the script than the actor as I felt the movie lacked balance, was under developed and didn't fully utilize the strengths of its cast's talent. To be clear I am a big fan of Boseman and I think he was an extremely talented but that was not his best work. Hopkins earned that Oscar.

[rossimorey]

He deserves it 💯😊 He's 83. We need to cherish these beloved actresses & actors while they're here with us. Great speech

[OdynFX]

How can anyone be mad at Hopkins winning fml...

[DiabloV]

Are people serious??? Anthony Hopkins is a LEGEND!

[essenceofnothingness]

This is the generation that made Anthony Hopkins apologize for *acting*