Key Takeaways:
– Hollywood star Jim Parsons nearly missed attending the 89th Academy Awards due to forgetting his ID at home.
– Parsons is best known for his role as Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory and had a significant role in the Oscar-nominated film, Hidden Figures.
– After a mishap, the actor was finally able to join the prestigious event with assistance from friend Melissa McNeely.
– Parsons enjoys working with ensemble casts and finds these experiences to be the most rewarding.
The Near-Miss Journey to the Oscars
Known for his famously quirky character, Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory, Jim Parsons, once more seemingly displayed his iconic character’s traits in real life as he almost missed his attendance at the pinnacle of cinematic excellence, the 89th Academy Awards.
Parsons was set to appear at this glittering event not only as a guest, but as part of the team representing the Oscar-nominated film, Hidden Figures. The film, that earned a place in hearts worldwide, bagged three nominations including Best Picture. Parsons was to join his co-stars Janelle Monáe, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Costner, and Octavia Spencer and grace the red carpet with glory.
Parsons’ Big Oscar Mishap
But things took a rather unexpected turn. With the arena of glamour and glory waiting for Parsons, he found himself barred. The reason? Quite straight out of a sitcom plot, he had left his ID at home. As he quickly rushed back home to retrieve it, he found himself locked out.
Amusingly enough, he shared his plight via a now deleted Instagram post, reportedly stating that he was “waiting on someone to get here and let him in”. Adding another hilarious touch, Parsons even shared a picture of his locked-out dogs, captioning it in a Sheldon Cooper-styled jest, “Why didn’t I teach them how to work a lock on a door?”
Entry Into The Oscars – Finally!
After an hour-long wait and near miss, thanks to friend Melissa McNeely, Parsons finally managed to enter the Oscar premises. Following the drama, he dazzled on the red carpet amongst his Hidden Figures co-stars, proving the evening’s rocky start hadn’t dampened his spirits.
Jim Parsons And His Love for Ensemble Acting
In a previously held interview with Variety Magazine, Parsons shared his enthusiasm for working in ensemble casts. Whether it is the whimsical gang from The Big Bang Theory or the more serious team involved in Hidden Figures, the actor finds these experiences most rewarding.
When asked about his preference for ensemble pieces, Parsons responded, “the most rewarding things for me have strong ensembles.” His reflections were not just limited to the joy of ensemble acting but also included the profound impact of being part of films based on true stories that reflect significant moments in human history.
The film, Hidden Figures, is based on a 2016 book of the same name, and tells the inspiring story of African American female mathematicians working at NASA. These brilliant women played pivotal roles in launching astronaut John Glenn into orbit. If you are interested in watching Parsons and his ensemble cast tell this powerful story, Hidden Figures is available to stream on Disney+.
Jim Parsons’ near-miss incident at the 2017 Oscars acts as a reminder that life’s mishaps can be just as thrilling when we smuggle in a little humor, even when the stakes are as high as making it to the Academy Awards.
So, next time you face an unexpected situation, remember to carry the spirit of Sheldon Cooper – a little humor might just make your hour-long ordeal pass a bit more swiftly!
