He won an Emmy and didn't even know it was prestigious — the most honest acceptance speech in Hollywood history.
Emmy Winner Ernest Harden Jr.: 'I Didn't Realize This Award Was So Prestigious'
Ernest Harden Jr. won an Emmy and admitted he had no idea the award was prestigious, saying backstage he thought it was just another trophy. The veteran actor's genuine shock went viral, with fans calling it the most refreshing reaction of awards season. He now says he'll finally display the statuette somewhere other than a closet shelf.
Source: Emmy Winner Ernest Harden Jr.: 'I Didn't Realize This Award Was So Prestigious' — Yahoo News Canada
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