Michael J. Fox helped kick off Sunday's Actor Awards by making an appearance in the award show's opening, surprising fans, and show's audience, with a heartfelt tribute to his family.
In the show's introduction, before host Kristen Bell took the stage, the 'Back to the Future' star shared a story of how his pursuit to becoming an actor ultimately introduced him to his wife, with whom he shares four kids.
"Before I left school, and moved from Canada to LA to try and make it as an actor, a teacher of mine told me, 'Fox you're not going to be cute forever,'" he recalled, after the room applauded him. "To that I just said, 'Well maybe just long enough sir.'
"After a few years of dumpster diving I ended up on Family Ties where I received the biggest gift of my career, my wife Tracy Pollan, who played Ellen, my girlfriend, and she gave me four gifts, our kids Skyler, Aquinnah, Esme and Sam. Sometimes I like to think if it wasn't for acting they wouldn't be here."
Fans immediately shared their reactions on X, struck by the actor's appearance and speech.
"Yeah I'm crying. Thankful for Michael J Fox giving representation to Parkinson's, this disease takes so much and seeing him makes my heart so full," one wrote.
"I’m sure I’m not alone in getting choked-up when #MichaelJFox did one of those little “I am an actor” anecdotes at the beginning of the show," another said. "I loved seeing him there."
"The man, the myth, the legend that is Michael J. Fox who famously married his girlfriend from Family Ties and ended up having four children together," a third chimed in. "Boy, are we happy to see you."
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Fox, who was joined by Sam for the event, funnily clarified on camera that "he's not an actor, he's just my date" and ended with the segment's staple line: "I'm Michael J. Fox and I'm a dad and I'm an actor."
The actor, who has publicly dealt with Parkinson's disease since the 1990s, has been vocal about his condition and his foundation has raised millions for research.
Currently, he's making appearances in the Apple TV show Shrinking, where he plays a fellow Parkinson's patient to Harrison Ford's character.
The opening segment also included Kate Hudson,Teyana Taylor, and Kristen Wiig. ? SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox ?
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