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Haley Joel Osment was presented with the prestigious Lifetime
Achievement Award Sunday at the 74th Academy Awards. Osment
debuted on the silver screen in “Forrest Gump” way
back in 1994, when gas prices were still under a dollar-thirty
and the Kodak Theater, home of the Oscars, was only in its
architectural phase.
Osment was presented with the award by last year’s recipient,
Liv Tyler, who reminded the crowd that the recipient's prolific
career has spanned not just two decades, but two millenniums
as well.
“Maybe it’s the non-alcoholic champagne from the
green room talking here,” Osment told the crowd, “But
today is the happiest day of my life. To be honored like this
by your peers is better than what I imagine sex to be like.”
The crowd chuckled affectionately as Osment complained about
"cooties" and wiped the lipstick of Liv Tyler’s
kiss off his cheek.
Charlton Heston, yet to be honored with the award, looked
on angrily, before being asked to give up his seat to Cuba
Gooding, Jr. "Get your paws off me you damn dirty apes!"
Heston screamed to the frightened ushers.
Osment’s memorable list of roles have ranged from his
portrayal of a little boy in “Forrest Gump” to a
little boy who sees dead people in “Sixth Sense”
to a robotic little boy in “A.I.” But he reminded
the crowd that he’s not done yet. His plans include tackling
some adolescent roles in the near future and possibly focusing
on more adult characters further down the line.
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Above:
"Maybe it's time to retire now," said Osment to
a standing ovation
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