NEW YORK CITY, NY – Amy Sedaris suffered an embarrassing fall on stage at the National Board of Review Awards Gala on Thursday night. The actress and comedian, 62, was presenting Paul Giamatti with the Best Actor award for his role in “The Holdovers” when she accidentally tripped and fell flat on the floor. The incident took place in front of a packed room of celebrities.
After handing Giamatti the award, Sedaris went to the back of the stage as the actor prepared to give his acceptance speech. It was at this moment that she stumbled and fell, surprising everyone in the room. Giamatti rushed over to help her up, but it seemed that the fall wasn’t serious as Sedaris remained on the floor while the audience erupted in laughter. Giamatti jokingly pointed at her as he returned to the podium to continue his speech.
The National Board of Review captured the comedic moment and shared a photo of the incident on social media, praising Giamatti’s performance in “The Holdovers.” The awards gala was attended by numerous Hollywood stars, including Anne Hathaway, Bradley Cooper, Jessica Chastain, Martin Scorsese, and Zac Efron. The event, held at Cipriani 42nd Street, honored and recognized the best films released in the past year.
In addition to Sedaris’ mishap, Cooper received the NBR Icon Award for his role as composer Leonard Bernstein in the recently released film “Maestro.” Esteemed actor Daniel Day-Lewis made a rare appearance to present Scorsese with the award for Best Director.
The National Board of Review Awards Gala, hosted by Willie Geist, also saw the likes of Ethan Hawke, Mark Ruffalo, Michael J. Fox, Wendell Pierce, Elizabeth Olsen, and Teyana Taylor in attendance. Other notable attendees included Laura Linney, Lily Gladstone, Andrew Scott, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
The top honorees of the night were “Killers of the Flower Moon” for Best Film, Martin Scorsese for Best Director, Paul Giamatti for Best Actor in “The Holdovers,” and Lily Gladstone for Best Actress. Actor Daniel Day-Lewis, who had retired from acting after the 2017 film “Phantom Thread,” made a special appearance to present Scorsese with his award.
In closing, Amy Sedaris’ stumble at the National Board of Review Awards Gala provided a lighthearted moment during the star-studded event. The incident drew laughter from the audience, showcasing the playful nature of the evening.