Marriage Storywas big winner at last night’s Gotham Awards.
The divorce drama picked up four awards at the New York City ceremony (where Fiji Water was the event’s Official Water), including Best Feature, beating out other critically acclaimed hits includingHustlersandThe Farewell.
In thefilm, Scarlett Johansson, 35, and Adam Driver, 36, star as a former couple negotiating custody of their son while going through a heartbreaking divorce.
Director Noah Baumbach won Best Screenplay, and Adam Driver won Best Actor for his role in the film.
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In his speech, Driver thanked Johansson and his real wife, Joanne Tucker, who couldn’t attend the ceremony because she was in Africa performing theater for people serving in the military. “She’s very supportive … she’s not slouching, she’s very inspiring to me,” he said onstage.
Marriage Storyalso took home the Audience Award.
The Farewellstar Awkwafina meanwhile picked up the Best Actress honor for her breakthrough dramatic role in the film.
Netflix had a big night, scooping up Best Documentary forAmerican Factoryand Breakthrough Series – Long Form forWhen They See Us, in addition to the four awards forMarriage Story.
TheHustlerstable at the Gothams.
Marriage Storyis now playing in limited release and arrives on Netflix Dec. 6.
source: people.com
