Kevin Spacey Awarded for, Lifetime Achievement in Italy.
On January 16, Kevin Spacey made his first
public speaking appearance since a string of
sexual assault allegations derailed his career. .
NBC reports that Spacey appeared
at the National Cinema Museum
in the northern Italian city of Turin. .
Spacey was awarded
the lifetime achievement
award from the museum. .
While appearing in front of a sold-out crowd,
Spacey reportedly discussed some of his key roles
before introducing his 1999 film, 'American Beauty.'.
I am truly blessed and grateful
and humbled. And my heart is very
full tonight toward the National
Museum of Cinema for having had
the “le palle” to invite me tonight, Kevin Spacey, via NBC.
By presenting this award,
they are making a strong defense
of artistic achievement and for
that they should be applauded, Kevin Spacey, via NBC.
NBC reports that it was Spacey's first public speaking
engagement in five years since multiple allegations
of sexual assault surfaced against the actor.
Spacey lost his role
on Netflix's popular 'House of Cards' series
in addition to reportedly losing other opportunities.
In August, a Los Angeles judge ordered Spacey to pay
$30.9 million to the makers of 'House of Cards' for violating
his contract by sexually harassing crew members.
In June, Spacey will go to trial in London facing
a dozen charges alleging that he sexually
assaulted four men between 2001 and 2013.