{"id":287970,"date":"2020-02-09T22:11:13","date_gmt":"2020-02-10T05:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/b1121439"},"modified":"2020-02-09T22:11:13","modified_gmt":"2020-02-10T05:11:13","slug":"honey-boy-director-defends-shia-labeouf-after-oscars-moment-with-co-star-zack-gottsagen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kidn\/music-news\/honey-boy-director-defends-shia-labeouf-after-oscars-moment-with-co-star-zack-gottsagen\/","title":{"rendered":"Honey Boy Director Defends Shia LaBeouf After Oscars Moment With Co-Star Zack Gottsagen"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shia LaBeouf<\/a><\/strong> made headlines on Sunday night.<\/p>\n

At the 2020 Oscars<\/a>, the Peanut Butter Falcon<\/em> star took to the stage with his co-star Zack Gottsagen<\/strong> to present the award for Best Live-Action Short Prize. <\/p>\n

Making the duo’s appearance even more special? Zach received a standing ovation at the Dolby Theatre, and considering he made history as the first presenter with Down Syndrome at the ceremony, it was much-deserved.<\/p>\n

However, there was a part during their bit that caught some people off-guard. When Zack began to say the famous line, “And the Oscar goes to…,” some accused LaBeouf laughing his co-star.<\/p>\n

But Honey Boy<\/em> director, Alma Har’el<\/strong>, took to social media to defend the 33-year-old actor over the incident.<\/p>\n

“Shia was offered to present an Oscar,” the celebrated director shared on Twitter<\/a>, alongside a video clip of the moment everyone was talking about. “He said he would do it if he can share that moment with his beloved co-star Zach Gottsagen who we all adore,” she continued. “It’s stressful up there…”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Moreover, civil rights lawyer, who goes by the Twitter name michelleu0119, expressed the same sentiments as Alma.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Shia was offered to present an Oscar. He said he would do it if he can share that moment with his beloved co-star Zach Gottsagen who we all adore. It\u2019s stressful up there… pic.twitter.com\/F75aT1vURa<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Alma Har’el\ud83c\udf2a (@Almaharel) February 10, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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“To everyone tweeting about “the guy with special needs” – his name is Zack Gottsagen; he starred in a fantastic movie called Peanut Butter Falcon with Shia LaBeouf (who credits Zack with changing his life),” Michelle wrote<\/a>. “Have some freaking respect.”<\/p>\n

Maria Shriver<\/a><\/strong> also joined in on the conversation and praised the wonderful moment.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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“An amazing moment with Shia LaBeouf and his Peanut Butter Falcon co-star Zack Gottsagen presenting at the #Oscars,” Shriver said<\/a>, alongside a photo of the two presenting. “Bravo!”<\/p>\n

The Ruderman Family Foundation, a disability rights organization, also celebrated Zack’s major moment at the awards ceremony.<\/p>\n

“Congrats Zack Gottsagen on presenting an award at the #Oscars! Thank you @TheAcademy for recognizing #disability on stage tonight,” the organization shared<\/a>. “We’re so proud to team up with them on disability #inclusion in entertainment.”<\/p>\n

They added<\/a>, “Congrats Zack Gottsagen on being 1st actor w\/ Down Syndrome to present an award at the #Oscars! We’re proud to partner w\/ @TheAcademy on #disability #inclusion in entertainment.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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The 2020 Oscars also marked Zack’s first time attending the annual ceremony, but we have a feeling this won’t be his last!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Watch the E! After Party<\/i> 2020 Oscars special tonight at 11:15 p.m. ET\/8:15 p.m. PT and don’t miss E! News<\/i> Monday at 7 a.m. for a recap of the 2020 Academy Awards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

via:: E! Online<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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