Jennifer Connelly fulfilled her ultimate dream in 2002 by clinching an Oscar, a moment every actor aspires for. However, the glittering triumph she experienced onstage soon turned icy as she confessed to Drew Barrymore on her show.
The A Beautiful Mind star recounted her chilling encounter, admitting to suffering a panic attack just before delivering her acceptance speech. “For me, it was like a complete shutdown, sheer panic,” the 53-year-old shared. “I was so nervous and overwhelmed.”
She vividly recalled the daunting moment when she glanced out at the audience, teeming with luminaries, only to catch sight of the countdown clock ticking away. “You know, because there’s a monitor that tells you how long you have to speak. And I saw it and I think I just, like, it’s just a complete shock,” she confessed.
Reflecting on the surreal night, Jennifer, also known for her role in Top Gun 2, revealed how she had initially felt like she was gracefully gliding into the event. “I was kind of floating gliding into it arriving there. I went there with my dad… he came with me, which was really special for me, and so he tethered me somewhat,” she shared.
Despite appearing visibly calm beforehand, Jennifer admitted to feeling overwhelmed the moment she stepped onto the stage. “I had a bit of the deer-in-the-headlights syndrome,” she added. “It is an overwhelming moment, a big, big moment.”
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