Chadwick Boseman's Brother Insists The Late Star Wasn't Snubbed

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While fans and stars alike were confused and upset over Chadwick Boseman’s loss at the Academy Awards this weekend, his brother insists the Best Actor award going to Anthony Hopkins wasn’t a snub.

Chadwick Boseman - 2019 American Music Awards

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The late actor’s brother, Derrick Boseman, told TMZ on Monday that he doesn’t view Chadwick not winning an Oscar for Best Actor as a snub because every nominated actor was excellent and more than deserving of the award. He went on to say that the family isn’t upset or agitated whatsoever that Chadwick’s name wasn’t called at the end of the Oscars ceremony. Not only that, Derrick told the publication that the family wishes Hopkins and his crew all the best because, as Derrick put it, “I”m sure [Anthony] would if Chad won.” This is likely absolutely correct, as after Anthony won the award for his role in The Father, his acceptance speech included a shout-out to Boseman.

Still, while the Boseman family is proving to be just as gracious and wonderful as Chadwick, a lot of fans think Boseman not winning Best Actor was a major slap in the face. Not only was the star’s unbelievable performance in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom his last role before he died, but the awards show also completely restructured their broadcast to move the Best Actor category to last, causing many to believe Boseman winning was the reason.

With upset fans in mind, Derrick insisted Chadwick wasn’t one to put too much value on the Oscars anyway, saying Chadwick “always described them to me as a campaign.” He went on to say that yes, an Oscar would have been an achievement but was never an obsession for the illustrious actor.

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