Emma Watson becomes the first ever movie star to win a Genderless Acting Award at MTV Movie and TV Awards

I loved playing someone who didn't listen to any of that. I'm so proud to be part of a film that celebrates diversity, literacy, inclusion, joy, and love the way that this one does." She concluded her speech

By IANS
Published: May 8, 2017 4:29 PM IST

Hollywood star Emma Watson picked up the first-ever Genderless Acting Award for the Best Actor category at the MTV Movie and TV Awards. The 27-year-old actress made history at the annual event held at the Shrine Auditorium here on Sunday, reports mirror.co.uk. Also Read - Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Emma Watson and other Hollywood actresses who nailed the no make-up look with grace

After collecting her award for Best Actor in a Movie, she praised MTV for making their awards genderless. She said: "I feel I have to say something about the award itself. The first acting award in history that doesn't separate nominees based on their sex says something about how we perceive the human experience. Also Read - BTS: The boys' epic reaction on V failing to recognize Iron man Robert Downey Jr's cannot be missed

"MTV's move to create a genderless award for acting will mean something different to everyone. But to me, it indicates that acting is about the ability to put yourself in someone else's shoes. And that doesn't need to be separated into two different categories." Also read: Vin Diesel remembers Paul Walker after receiving 'Generation Award' for Fast & Furious at MTV Movie and TV Awards Also Read - Scarlett Johansson BEATS Angelina Jolie to become the most loved Hollywood actress on social media

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"Empathy and the ability to use your imagination should have no limits. This is very meaningful to me - both to be winning the award and to be receiving it from you... in such an inclusive, patient and loving way. Thank you so much," Watson added.

The "Beauty and the Beast" actress then told the crowd why she felt her role as Belle was deserving of the win. "(Belle's) curiosity and passion for knowledge and her desire for more in life were ground for alienation," she said. Also read: MTV Movie and TV awards: Hugh Jackman, Emma Watson, Stranger Things win big - check out the winners list

"I loved playing someone who didn't listen to any of that. I'm so proud to be part of a film that celebrates diversity, literacy, inclusion, joy, and love the way that this one does." She concluded her speech by thanking her fans and well-wishers.

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ByIANS
Published: May 8, 2017 4:29 PM IST