Sunday night the winners of the 2018 Empire Awards were announced, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi came out on top in several categories, including Best Film, Best Actress for Daisy Ridley, Best Director for Rian Johnson, and awards for visual effects and costumes. Mark Hamill was presented with the Icon Award, saying in his acceptance speech, “I share this with all of you, and with the fans. Without them, I certainly wouldn’t be standing here.”
It might *about* the last Jedi but Star Wars: The Last Jedi bags first place tonight! Rian Johnson thanks the readers of Empire: "This really means a lot." pic.twitter.com/GiEgfMxhI6
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) March 18, 2018
… and the winner is Daisy Ridley. She thanks everyone who gave her the confidence to continue stepping-up her performance as Rey in #StarWarsTheLastJedi… in particular, her driver! pic.twitter.com/3djnbIyj6t
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) March 18, 2018
The Force is strong with this one! You guessed it, Rian Johnson beats out the other directors for the prize… #RatukenTVEmpireAwards pic.twitter.com/G6GsCW0arV
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) March 18, 2018
"Nothing prepares you for a moment like this and besides, Dafne Keen was more articulate than I could ever be" – Mark Hamill, as he accepts the Empire Icon award (sponsored by @BMW_UK). pic.twitter.com/ZYjvwxhmKi
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) March 18, 2018
Congratulations to all the winners!
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