- Brie Larson appeared at the MTV movie and TV awards and won the trophy for best fight for her character’s epic battle against Minn-Erva in “Captain Marvel.”
- At the awards show, which was filmed on Saturday at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California and aired on MTV on Monday, Larson went on stage with her “Captain Marvel” stunt doubles, Joanna Bennett and Renae Moneymaker.
- The actress acknowledged the two women for their work in the film, and fans called Larson “generous” and a “class act.”
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Brie Larson let her “Captain Marvel” stunt doubles shine at the 2019 MTV movie and TV awards, and fans can’t get enough of the moment.
At the awards show, which was filmed on Saturday at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California and aired on MTV on Monday, Larson won the award for best fight for her character’s epic showdown with Minn-Erva in “Captain Marvel.”
Rather than go on stage alone, the 29-year-old actress was accompanied by her stunt doubles, Joanna Bennett and Renae Moneymaker.
After thanking MTV and the fans for their support, Larson said, “I wanted to take this moment to really say thank you to two women who are standing here beside me. These are the women that trained me and were also the stunt doubles for ‘Captain Marvel.'”
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Larson continued: "I could not have made this film without them. They are really the baseline of who she is. They are the living embodiment of Captain Marvel.'"
Stepping away from the microphone, she let Bennett and Moneymaker take over.
"It was such an honor to work on this film and it was just so exciting to be a part of bringing such a strong female character to life and to be able to do it together just made it such a very special experience for all of us," Bennett said.
"As young girls, we wanted to be just like Lara Croft and GI Jane, so it's a real honor to be a part of this character and hopefully pass along some of that inspiration and strength that those iconic women brought to us," Moneymaker added.
Before concluding, Bennett also expressed how grateful she was to Larson for recognizing their work.
"It's truly a rare acknowledgment and it means so much not only to the both of us, but to the entire stunt community," she said.
Fans online called Larson a "class act" for giving her stunt doubles credit and letting them speak during her speech.
@brielarson bringing her stunt doubles on stage to recognize their hard work also, was truly moving! #MTVAwards #WomenEmpowerment
— sтεvιε (@stayweirdstev) June 18, 2019
I have so much respect for @brielarson recognizing her stunt doubles in #CaptainMarvel when winning #BestFight 😱 #GirlPower #MTVAwards
— Kim Fox (@kafoxy7) June 18, 2019
Real class act from @brielarson for letting her stunt doubles tale credit for the action scene she just won an award for. Seriously, that was awesome. #MTVAwards
— Let's Talk Ben Reilly (@LetReilly) June 18, 2019
Awwwww....@brielarson How awesome + generous you are to recognize the rest of your team and share the award! #MTVAwards
— traysijetta (@traysijetta) June 18, 2019
Brie Larson's reaction to winning at the #MTVAwards is so pure and priceless😂💞 pic.twitter.com/Pvn6eZQFzh
— MCU Updates & News (@mcu_updatess) June 18, 2019
Much respect to @brielarson for bringing her stunt doubles on stage when she won for “Best Fight”!
She introduced them and let them give thank you speeches instead of her!!
🙌🏼🙌🏼 #MTVAwards
— fattness (@fattness) June 18, 2019
So sweet that @brielarson brought her stunt doubles up with her to accept the Best Fight Award. @captainmarvel or any movie at that aren't as kick butt without the stunt doubles! #MTVAwards
— Lilia Dinh (@LiliaDinh96) June 18, 2019
You deserves this @brielarson congratulations you are one of the greatest people in the world i love you 3000 #Welovebrie #MTVAwards pic.twitter.com/ktG2BTlrw3
— Mick summo (@Michael15761963) June 18, 2019
YES! Girl Power!! @brielarson #MTVAwards
— Lorraine (@lorraineee694xo) June 18, 2019
@brielarson Kudos on the award and so, so much respect on using that moment to honor the stunt women of the movie. Best #mtvawards I've seen in awhile thus far.
— Mighty Mutant Metahuman (@MightyMutieMeta) June 18, 2019
.@brielarson bringing her stunt doubles up for her #BestFight win at the #MTVAwards is the height of class. Now when will the #Oscars do the right thing and add a stunt category?
— Valerie Parker (@ValerieAtAccent) June 18, 2019
.@TessaThompson_x's face lighting up as she watched @brielarson accept her award for #CaptainMarvel is the most endearing moment of the show. #MTVAwards
— 𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℝ𝕚𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕕 ℙ 🏳️🌈 (@DavidRP91) June 18, 2019
Watch Larson, Bennett, and Moneymaker's speech in the video below.
YES! Girl Power!! @brielarson #MTVAwards pic.twitter.com/QHBKbpNJe0
— MTV (@MTV) June 18, 2019
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