Al Pacino released a statement after facing backlash for his delivery of the most anticipated honor of the night at the 96th Academy Awards.
“There seems to be some controversy about my not mentioning every film by name last night before announcing the best picture award,” the 83-year-old star said Monday in a statement, per ABC News. “I just want to be clear it was not my intention to omit them, rather a choice by the producers not to have them said again since they were highlighted individually throughout the ceremony.”
“I was honored to be a part of the evening and chose to follow the way they wished for this award to be presented,” Pacino added.
The “Scarface” actor was facing heat online from viewers who were confused by his delivery.
“My friends! Thank you, thank you,” he began from the stage on Sunday. “This is the time for the last award for the evening…
