Martin Scorsese and Daniel Day Lewis attend the National Board of Review 2024 Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Jan. 11, 2024 in New York City.Photo:Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesDaniel Day-Lewismade a rare public appearance on Thursday, to honor longtime collaboratorMartin Scorsese.The retired actor, 66, appeared at theNational Board of Review Awards Galaat Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City to present theKillers of the Flower Moonfilmmaker with the award for best director.While giving the honor, Day-Lewis praised Scorsese for his vision and effort to create “enthralling” films, saying, “Martin’s work — with the light of his own making — he illuminated unknown worlds that pulsed with the dangerous, irresistible energy, worlds that were mysterious to me and utterly enthralling.““He illuminated the vast beautiful landscape of what is possible in film, and he clarified for me what it is that one must ask of oneself, to work in faith,” Day-Lewis continued.Daniel Day Lewis speaks onstage during the National Board of Review 2024 Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Jan. 11, 2024 in New York City.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesDay-Lewis — who starred in Scorsese’sThe Age of Innocence(1993) andGangs of New York(2002) — also shared a glimpse at his close relationship with the esteemed director, noting that “one of the greatest joys and most unexpected privileges of my life was to find myself one day working with him.““I’m grateful to the National Board of Review for so justly recognizing the supreme, inimitable artistry of this mighty man. To every person that works in the crucible of the imagination, he’s a living treasure. As a man and as a filmmaker, I love and revere him. For his devastating telling of the story of theKillers of the Flower Moon, best director award goes to Martin Scorsese,” he concluded his speech.After Day-Lewis handed Scorsese the award, the pair took photos together on the red carpet. TheWolf of Wall Streetdirector smiled widely while holding his award in his right hand as Day-Lewis stood beside him in the photos with a hand on his shoulder.Daniel Day-Lewis at the 2024 National Board of Review Awards Gala.Andrew H. Walker/ShutterstockNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Day-Lewis has beenretired from acting since 2017. Though he rarely steps out in public, he wasseen out and about in NYCtwice in the spring of 2023. In June, the three-timeAcademy Awardwinner was seenusing a pair of crutchesas he exited a building.A rep for Day-Lewis did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment regarding his condition at that time.Day-Lewis is notably the first actor to win three Oscars in the Best Actor category. Those awards came for his performances in 2012’sLincoln,2007’sThere Will Be Bloodand 1989’sMy Left Foot.Daniel Day Lewis at The National Board of Review Awards Gala held at Cipriani 42nd St on Jan. 11, 2024 in New York.Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty ImagesThe retired actor’s last movie was 2017’sPhantom Thread, which released several months after his representative Leslee Dart shared news of his retirement with PEOPLE. Day-Lewis had previously taken time away from his career to work as a cobbler in Italy for a period of time in the late 1990s, according toTheNew York Times.“Daniel Day-Lewis will no longer be working as an actor. He is immensely grateful to all of his collaborators and audiences over the many years,” Dart said at the time. “This is a private decision and neither he nor his representatives will make any further comment on this subject.“The National Board of Review Awards Gala on Thursday also recognizedKillers of the Flower Moonas its best film of 2023 and Lily Gladstone received its best actress honor.
Martin Scorsese and Daniel Day Lewis attend the National Board of Review 2024 Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Jan. 11, 2024 in New York City.Photo:Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Daniel Day-Lewismade a rare public appearance on Thursday, to honor longtime collaboratorMartin Scorsese.The retired actor, 66, appeared at theNational Board of Review Awards Galaat Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City to present theKillers of the Flower Moonfilmmaker with the award for best director.While giving the honor, Day-Lewis praised Scorsese for his vision and effort to create “enthralling” films, saying, “Martin’s work — with the light of his own making — he illuminated unknown worlds that pulsed with the dangerous, irresistible energy, worlds that were mysterious to me and utterly enthralling.““He illuminated the vast beautiful landscape of what is possible in film, and he clarified for me what it is that one must ask of oneself, to work in faith,” Day-Lewis continued.Daniel Day Lewis speaks onstage during the National Board of Review 2024 Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Jan. 11, 2024 in New York City.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesDay-Lewis — who starred in Scorsese’sThe Age of Innocence(1993) andGangs of New York(2002) — also shared a glimpse at his close relationship with the esteemed director, noting that “one of the greatest joys and most unexpected privileges of my life was to find myself one day working with him.““I’m grateful to the National Board of Review for so justly recognizing the supreme, inimitable artistry of this mighty man. To every person that works in the crucible of the imagination, he’s a living treasure. As a man and as a filmmaker, I love and revere him. For his devastating telling of the story of theKillers of the Flower Moon, best director award goes to Martin Scorsese,” he concluded his speech.After Day-Lewis handed Scorsese the award, the pair took photos together on the red carpet. TheWolf of Wall Streetdirector smiled widely while holding his award in his right hand as Day-Lewis stood beside him in the photos with a hand on his shoulder.Daniel Day-Lewis at the 2024 National Board of Review Awards Gala.Andrew H. Walker/ShutterstockNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Day-Lewis has beenretired from acting since 2017. Though he rarely steps out in public, he wasseen out and about in NYCtwice in the spring of 2023. In June, the three-timeAcademy Awardwinner was seenusing a pair of crutchesas he exited a building.A rep for Day-Lewis did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment regarding his condition at that time.Day-Lewis is notably the first actor to win three Oscars in the Best Actor category. Those awards came for his performances in 2012’sLincoln,2007’sThere Will Be Bloodand 1989’sMy Left Foot.Daniel Day Lewis at The National Board of Review Awards Gala held at Cipriani 42nd St on Jan. 11, 2024 in New York.Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty ImagesThe retired actor’s last movie was 2017’sPhantom Thread, which released several months after his representative Leslee Dart shared news of his retirement with PEOPLE. Day-Lewis had previously taken time away from his career to work as a cobbler in Italy for a period of time in the late 1990s, according toTheNew York Times.“Daniel Day-Lewis will no longer be working as an actor. He is immensely grateful to all of his collaborators and audiences over the many years,” Dart said at the time. “This is a private decision and neither he nor his representatives will make any further comment on this subject.“The National Board of Review Awards Gala on Thursday also recognizedKillers of the Flower Moonas its best film of 2023 and Lily Gladstone received its best actress honor.
Daniel Day-Lewismade a rare public appearance on Thursday, to honor longtime collaboratorMartin Scorsese.
The retired actor, 66, appeared at theNational Board of Review Awards Galaat Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City to present theKillers of the Flower Moonfilmmaker with the award for best director.
While giving the honor, Day-Lewis praised Scorsese for his vision and effort to create “enthralling” films, saying, “Martin’s work — with the light of his own making — he illuminated unknown worlds that pulsed with the dangerous, irresistible energy, worlds that were mysterious to me and utterly enthralling.”
“He illuminated the vast beautiful landscape of what is possible in film, and he clarified for me what it is that one must ask of oneself, to work in faith,” Day-Lewis continued.
Daniel Day Lewis speaks onstage during the National Board of Review 2024 Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Jan. 11, 2024 in New York City.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Day-Lewis — who starred in Scorsese’sThe Age of Innocence(1993) andGangs of New York(2002) — also shared a glimpse at his close relationship with the esteemed director, noting that “one of the greatest joys and most unexpected privileges of my life was to find myself one day working with him.”
“I’m grateful to the National Board of Review for so justly recognizing the supreme, inimitable artistry of this mighty man. To every person that works in the crucible of the imagination, he’s a living treasure. As a man and as a filmmaker, I love and revere him. For his devastating telling of the story of theKillers of the Flower Moon, best director award goes to Martin Scorsese,” he concluded his speech.
After Day-Lewis handed Scorsese the award, the pair took photos together on the red carpet. TheWolf of Wall Streetdirector smiled widely while holding his award in his right hand as Day-Lewis stood beside him in the photos with a hand on his shoulder.
Daniel Day-Lewis at the 2024 National Board of Review Awards Gala.Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock
Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock
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Day-Lewis has beenretired from acting since 2017. Though he rarely steps out in public, he wasseen out and about in NYCtwice in the spring of 2023. In June, the three-timeAcademy Awardwinner was seenusing a pair of crutchesas he exited a building.
A rep for Day-Lewis did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment regarding his condition at that time.
Day-Lewis is notably the first actor to win three Oscars in the Best Actor category. Those awards came for his performances in 2012’sLincoln,2007’sThere Will Be Bloodand 1989’sMy Left Foot.
Daniel Day Lewis at The National Board of Review Awards Gala held at Cipriani 42nd St on Jan. 11, 2024 in New York.Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty Images
Nina Westervelt/WWD via Getty Images
The retired actor’s last movie was 2017’sPhantom Thread, which released several months after his representative Leslee Dart shared news of his retirement with PEOPLE. Day-Lewis had previously taken time away from his career to work as a cobbler in Italy for a period of time in the late 1990s, according toTheNew York Times.
“Daniel Day-Lewis will no longer be working as an actor. He is immensely grateful to all of his collaborators and audiences over the many years,” Dart said at the time. “This is a private decision and neither he nor his representatives will make any further comment on this subject.”
The National Board of Review Awards Gala on Thursday also recognizedKillers of the Flower Moonas its best film of 2023 and Lily Gladstone received its best actress honor.
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