Goldie Hawn reveals health condition at Oscars as Andrew Garfield comes to her aid
The 79-year-old Hollywood icon was presenting when she suddenly paused mid-speech, struggling to read the teleprompter
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Goldie Hawn left Oscars viewers shocked after sharing an emotional health update live on stage.
The 79-year-old Hollywood icon was presenting the award for Best Animated Feature alongside Andrew Garfield when she suddenly paused mid-speech, struggling to read the teleprompter.
"I was so lucky to make movies⌠and making people laugh," she began before stopping.
Turning to Garfield, she admitted: âOK. Sweetheart, can you read that? I can't read that."
When he leaned in to help, Hawn continued: "I'm completely blind. I mean, I am!" before revealing the reason behind her struggle: "Cataracts."
Hawn revealed she has cataracts
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Garfield remained composed, reassuring her with: "OK, I've got you," as he picked up where she left off.
Cataracts occur when the eyeâs lens becomes cloudy, often making vision appear blurry or foggy.
The condition can make tasks like reading or driving, especially at night, increasingly difficult. While cataracts tend to develop gradually, they can significantly impact daily life if left untreated.
Fortunately, surgery to remove them is widely considered safe and effective.
Despite the unexpected moment, the presentation still delivered one of the nightâs most touching highlights.
As they announced the winner for Best Animated Feature, Garfield surprised Hawn with a heartfelt tribute, sharing how she had a profound impact on his late motherâleaving the legendary actress visibly moved and hiding her tears behind the winnerâs envelope.
The Social Network starâs mother Lynn Garfield died in 2019 following a battle with cancer.
The British actor asked as they started presenting: âCan I tell you something?â
The actress and Garlfield walking out to present at the Oscars
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He continued before turning to Hawn: âThere's someone, there's a person who gave my mother during her life the most joy, the most comfort, and tonight, I feel very lucky, because I get to thank that person from the bottom of my heart.â
âYou've given us movies full of joy. You've lifted our spirits and you've made us feel it all was right with the world, over and over again,â he said while holding her hand.
Trying to hold back tears, she responded: âThank you so much, that really touches me.â
She added: âI was so lucky [to] make movies... and making people laugh. And maybe some didn't, but that's OK.â
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