A Best Film Editing winner kissed his partner before accepting an Oscar, prompting cheers in the ceremony. In the acceptance speech, he thanked friends and the film director, then dedicated the award to his partner and to his aunt, Barbara Hall, a long-time Academy film archivist. Another gay Oscar winner recognized his husband during backstage remarks to the press. The winner’s editing career includes work on Phantom Thread and Licorice Pizza, with ongoing collaboration with the director since Inherent Vice. He described a close filmmaking team and noted that family members sometimes participate in early screenings for quality control, including his wide, Maya Rudolph.
""To my partner, Bill, who brings so much joy to my live every day," he said. "And lastly, I'd like to dedicate this to my aunt, Barbara Hall, who was a film archivist for the Academy for over 25 years. She loved her job and she loved showing me old movies and teaching me about film history and I miss her every day.""
"Speaking to Collider, Jurgensen revealed that actual family members also get involved to ensure quality control at early screenings of each film. That includes his wide, Maya Rudolph. Yep, the Saturday Night Live icon, currently starring in Oh, Mary! On Broadway, helps her p"
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