Michael C. Hall Won Golden Globe for ‘Cancer Card’
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Michael C. Hall recently announced that he had been diagnosed with cancer and that, thanks to the early diagnosis, he could happily tell his fans that the doctors had told him he was in remission. On Sunday, the “Dexter” star took home a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a TV Drama, but that made rival Bill Paxton so resentful he told friends Hall had won because he played the “cancer card,” as NY Post’s PopWrap says.
Of course, no one near Paxton can actually confirm that he said these things but, unfortunately for him (regardless of whether he said them or not), the camera zoomed in on him right when the winner was announced. He wasn’t it, that much is already known and, apparently upset, Paxton seems to be mouthing something in the vein of “cancer card,” the aforementioned publication says after taking a look at the video that is making the rounds on the Internet (and embedded below).
As it happens, the rumor is already being picked up by several other online media outlets, with more and more saying that they can actually see Paxton mouth the words. “One of The Golden Globes most memorable moments was Michael C. Hall’s victory in the Best Actor, TV Series Drama category for his wonderful work on ‘Dexter.’ Not only was this win long overdue, but the timing was even sweeter following last week’s admission that Michael’s been receiving treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma,” PopWrap writes.
“However, at least one person in the Shrine Auditorium might have felt that sympathy factored in to Michael’s win, his category rival, Bill Paxton. I’m no lip reader, but it looks suspiciously like the ‘Big Love’ loser says something about ‘the cancer card’ when the camera cuts to him during Michael’s walk to the podium. Horrible douche or misunderstood mumbling?” the same e-zine goes on to ask.
Assuming Paxton did say such a horrible thing, sadly he wouldn’t be the only to have done so. The Moment blog of the New York Times was tweeting the event, somehow missed Hall’s cancer announcement of last week and went on to make fun of his knitted cap. “So sorry that Michael C. Hall has had cancer. Thanks for clarifying why he is wearing a knitted skull cap,” a later tweet read, substituting for a half-hearted apology.
Paxton, whose work is always OK but never amazing, appears rather plainly to have said "plays the cancer card." A**ho*e. Weren't the votes in before MCH announced? And in any event, the award is long overdue - MCH earned it because his work in Dexter is unbelievable.
Cancer Card? Bill Paxton was no match for Michael C. Hall. Paxton? Seriously? Mr "It's an F5!"???? No one watches that show. Dexter is insanely popular. To play a character like Dexter Morgan, you have to be a tremendous actor. Cancer or not he deserved it.
It may be easy to clear up this mess. When was the deadline for completing the ballots for the GG awards? Anybody knows. Who watches Big Love anyway. I sure done.
In my line of work lip reading comes in handy and it certainly looks like he said " I got beat by the cancer card". I like Bill Paxton but this is pretty douchy- especially in front of whom I assume is his daughter. Shame shame.
Comment #7 by: Reality Check on 21 Jan 2010, 16:48 UTC
I've always liked Paxton but hall is a far better actor and Dexter is a better show then Paxton's. Paxton should issue an apology to Hall ASAP. I for one am going to boycott any future movies/series with Paxton. Shame on you Bill!!!
Whatever.........Sorry, but Paxton could never hold a candle to Michael. Michael is simply magnificent. Not only is Paxton a lousy actor, but he showed what a lousy human being he is too. I'm sure it must have made his family very proud to learn what a "compassionate" person he is! His daughter must now be sooooooo proud! Don't be jealous Pax. Maybe you too can get a trophy when you decide to grow up!!!
Comment #9 by: Travis Baines on 22 Jan 2010, 01:48 UTC
I watched this clip a few times; Paxton does not say "cancer card" at all.
He either says something that sounds (or looks, rather) like "next year" or "by Dexter". If he said "cancer card", you'd be able to see that extra stop in his speech where the word "card" ends. Either pseudoboss or Courtney is right in this situation.
So glad Hall got this award anyway. He's incredible.
i've liked bill paxton once in my life and that was in "frailty" or maybe it was so good that his suck couldn't ruin it... One or the other.
You didn't get beat by cancer Bill, you got beat by a MUCH better actor!
Comment #13 by: colossus on 24 Feb 2010, 17:37 UTC
People should know that winners of golden globe awards and such are notified well ahead of time before the actual show. Michael C. Hall made the cancer announcement to explain his appearance before going on stage since he knew he would have to answer to the publicity, not to help him win the award.
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