00:00Michelle is an anomaly she's brought to life such an array of characters each
00:14with a level of depth specificity volume and realness that her prowess is just a
00:22fact that's shared by all Michelle is a once-in-a-lifetime actor and I first
00:29worked with Michelle on Maleficent Mistress of Evil she was Queen Ingrith to my Aurora I
00:35stepped onto that set giddy at the opportunity to share the screen with her
00:40and from Dakota's experience alone I knew that I was in for a treat I relished
00:46that time together and like my sister I couldn't help but be astounded by both
00:53her professionalism and warmth Michelle has a certain quality about her
00:59and her light shines on you when you're with her and when the encounter ends you
01:05find yourself yearning for that light again Michelle makes you feel held as a
01:12person and supported as an actor she is present thoughtful and utterly dedicated
01:19to excellence effortlessly she just brings up everyone around her this year I've
01:27been fortunate enough to work with Michelle again this time on a series Dakota and
01:32I are producing and David wrote and it's it's based on the book Margo's Got Money
01:38Troubles where Michelle plays my character's very complicated mother she's
01:44maternal without being nurturing unconditional unconditional in her love yet
01:49exposed in her own emotional and esteem insecurities and from the first table read
01:54Michelle unlocked a truth that made the nuanced mother-daughter relationship of
01:59our respective characters resonate she radiates authenticity and she is just
02:04nothing short of captivating Michelle's performance on our show is just the tip
02:10of the iceberg mentioned before but nominated three times for an Academy Award and
02:15I realized if a musical artist mentions her in one of their songs it will sure to
02:21become a hit shout out Uptown Funk and Riptide Michelle Pfeiffer that white gold
02:26she has transformed time and again into characters who feel tangible unforgettable
02:34and have become iconic in the canon of Hollywood film history Catwoman and Batman
02:40Returns Angela DeMarco and married to the mob Suki Suki Richmont and the Witches of
02:46Eastwick Elvira in Scarface Ellen Olinska in the Age of Innocence Madame de
02:52Travelle in Dangerous Liaisons and of course the incredible Susie Diamond in the
02:57fabulous Baker Boys Michelle slithering in red on that piano belting making whoopee is
03:03ingrained in our minds forever Susie much like Michelle oozes with charisma and there is
03:11just absolutely no one else we could imagine playing her because no one can do
03:15what Michelle does the characters texture and depth are a direct result of her
03:21dedication she excavates within the character a heartbeat and purpose that
03:26makes her radiate on screen she is masterful in her craft Michelle you are an
03:32inspiration for both your art and the shining example you set as a person thank
03:38you for all that you do and all that you are and I'm just so grateful to be here today to
03:43celebrate your brilliance and I love you so much so please welcome to the stage the one
03:49one and only Michelle Pfeiffer
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