Sam Smith may have won the Oscars 2016's Best Original Song for "The Writing's on The Wall" for "Spectre" but his victory gathered countless criticism. Numerous critics slammed his victory claiming that the award would have gone to other contenders as he is undeserving.
Smith's victory was dedicated to the entire LGBTQ community, wherein he was called out for his acceptance speech, according to Inquisitr . Part of what he said included the statement wherein he commented on "being the first openly gay man to win an Oscar." Though it may be a heartfelt moment for him, numerous fans and critics opposed to his statement.
Part of Smith's speech was, "I read an article a few months ago by Sir Ian McKellen, and he said that no openly gay man had ever won an Oscar, and if this is the case, even if it isn't the case, I want to dedicate this to the LGBT community all around the world."
It sparked an outrage among fans and critics alike as he may have forgotten Howard Ashman, Stephen Sondheim, and John Corigliano and other gay men who won an award before him, The Wrap reported.
Dustin Lance Black openly criticized Smith's Oscar's acceptance speech as he felt offended by it. According to Us Weekly, Dustin reminded Sam Smith that he, who is openly gay as well, won an Oscar back in 2009 for his movie Milk. Dustin Lance Black won best original screenplay at that time.
Despite going through heavy criticism and insults, Smith managed to apologize to for his Oscars' remarks. In one of his twitter post, Smith apologized for the erroneous speech and managed to congratulate Black for his Oscars' triumph.
"So hungover. genuinely feels like a dream," Smith wrote. "Second openly gay man to win an oscar or third or fourth or 100th, It wasn't my point ... My point was to shine some light on the LGBT community who i love so dearly. ... Apologies for the mix up @DLanceBlack I'll be sure to check out your films now x Belated Congrats on the Oscar x."
