Michael J Fox given standing ovation after surprise appearance at Bafta awards

The EE Bafta film awards had a pleasant turn of events when the Canadian-American actor Michael J. Fox made an impromptu appearance and received great applause from the audience, as they stood up to give a standing ovation.

David Tennant introduced Fox on stage at the Royal Festival Hall in London and described him as a "true cinema legend." This was in reference to his role as the star of the Back To The Future film series.

The award for the best movie was announced by Fox and the winner was Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan.

When he made his way to the podium, accessing it in a wheelchair, the audience provided him with a warm welcome with a standing ovation and cheers. However, he didn't stay put in his wheelchair and stood up to give his speech.

The activist and ex-Hollywood performer, who is 62 years old, was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s illness a year after the release of Back To The Future Part III in 1990. He claimed that movies are "wonderful" and can positively "alter your life."

When he announced the winner, he stated: "Out of all the films in this category tonight, there were five nominees who all share a similarity. They represent the top tier of our craft."

It doesn't matter your background or place of origin, these movies have the power to unite us.

Movies are often referred to as magic because they have the ability to transform your entire day.

Your perspective on things can be altered by it. On occasion, it may even have a profound impact on your existence.

According to CBS News, Michael J Fox established the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research in 2000. Since then, the foundation has managed to collect a sum of over two billion dollars (£1.58 billion).

In 2022, he received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Governors Awards, an Oscar honor that celebrates remarkable philanthropic endeavors.