Amy Sedaris Takes a Tumble at National Board of Review Awards, Paul Giamatti Comes to the Rescue

Actress Amy Sedaris, 62, experienced a dramatic fall on Thursday night while attending the National Board of Review awards. Sedaris was onstage presenting the best actor award to Paul Giamatti for his performance in "The Holdovers" when she stumbled and fell. Concerned for her well-being, Giamatti rushed to her side and remained with her as she stayed on the ground.

To everyone's relief, it was later revealed that Sedaris' fall was intentional. Once Giamatti realized this, he returned to the podium to continue his acceptance speech for the Best Actor award. The National Board of Review shared photos of the incident on Instagram, applauding Giamatti's performance that "literally floored presenter Amy Sedaris" in the film "The Holdovers," directed by Alexander Payne.

The National Board of Review award comes on the heels of Giamatti's recent success at the 2024 Golden Globes. The 56-year-old actor won the Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Film award for his role as Paul Hunham in "The Holdovers." After his win, Giamatti was spotted by actor Michael Wharburton enjoying a meal at a fast-food restaurant, still dressed in his tuxedo and proudly displaying his Golden Globe on the table.

During his acceptance speech at the Golden Globes, Giamatti dedicated his win to teachers, as well as the creative team behind the film. He expressed gratitude to director Alexander Payne and his family, who have a long lineage of teachers. Giamatti emphasized the importance of respecting and appreciating the challenging work that teachers do.

As the news of Amy Sedaris' intentional fall and Paul Giamatti's continued success circulates, fans and industry insiders are intrigued by the dynamics of their collaboration on "The Holdovers" and eagerly await the release of the film.