February 18th 2024.
David Beckham's recent appearance at the 2024 Baftas has stirred up quite the commotion on the internet with just one word. As he took to the stage, the beloved English football icon caused a stir when he referred to the sport as "soccer" instead of its traditional British name, "football."
Dressed in a classic black tuxedo and bow tie, Beckham's entrance was met with enthusiastic applause and cheers from the audience. He was there to present the award for outstanding debut by a British writer, director, or producer, which was ultimately won by the drama film Earth Mama, directed and written by Savanah Leaf.
As he introduced the nominees, Beckham made a slight slip-up, saying "They say that practise makes perfect. Well, that might be true in football, or soccer, but it's not true for the filmmakers nominated for outstanding debut. They got it right first time." This seemingly innocent remark did not go unnoticed by viewers, who took to social media to express their outrage over the use of the American term "soccer" at a British awards show.
One user wrote, "David Beckham it's a British awards show, you don't need to mention soccer," while another exclaimed, "Don't say soccer, Dave. Pandering to the Americans!" It's safe to say that Beckham's use of the term sparked quite the debate among viewers, with some defending him and others criticizing him for pandering to American audiences.
But Beckham's slip-up wasn't the only controversial moment of the night. During an interview on the red carpet, Fleabag star Andrew Scott was asked some inappropriate questions about his friend's full-frontal nudity. The interview quickly went viral, with viewers slamming the interviewer for his homophobic line of questioning.
Despite these moments, the Baftas continued on with its main purpose - to honor and celebrate the best in film. Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer was the biggest winner of the night, taking home seven awards including Best Film and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy. Emma Stone also won the Best Leading Actress award for her performance in Poor Things.
Overall, it was a night filled with controversy and celebration, but ultimately, it was a reminder of the power of film and the talent within the industry.
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