Michael J. Fox Receives Standing Ovation Throughout 2024 BAFTAs Look

Fox—who additionally appeared on the pink carpet along with his spouse Tracy Pollan earlier within the night—was recognized with Parkinson’s illness in 1991. Over time, the Household Ties alum has raised billions of {dollars} for analysis packages by way of his Michael J. Fox Basis. He is additionally spoken candidly about his expertise, together with in his 2023 documentary Nonetheless and in interviews.

“The positivity is basically honest, and I actually really feel it. And it is real,” he mentioned in a November interview with CBS Mornings when requested if he ever battles with melancholy or uncertainty. “Nevertheless it’s exhausting fought—and it is exhausting received, I ought to say.”

“We are able to discover methods to only give ourselves a break, give ourselves credit score for getting by way of life on life’s phrases,” Fox continued. “And to be able to do this, you must cease and say, ‘It is not that dangerous. It is not that dangerous.'”