Embattled actor Kevin Spacey lauded in Italy for achievement

US actor Kevin Spacey given film award in Italy

ROME: Italy's National Cinema Museum has given Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey an award, it emerged Tuesday, just days after he appeared in court in Britain accused of sexual assault.

Kevin Spacey hails Italy museum for having ‘the guts’ to honor him

Kevin Spacey picked up a career award in Italy despite controversy over the sex crime allegations that have tarnished his reputation.

Kevin Spacey Thanks Italy for Having “the Balls” to Award Him a Lifetime Achievement

“By presenting this award, they are making a strong defense of artistic achievement and for that they should be applauded,” the embattled actor said months before his sexual assault trial.

Kevin Spacey thanks awards do for 'having the balls' to give him lifetime achievement gong despite sex assault charges

Kevin Spacey has thanked an Italian cinema museum for having "the balls" to let him pickup a lifetime achievement award at a glitzy ceremony in Turin.

Kevin Spacey Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award in Italy

TURIN, Italy — Making his first speaking appearance since #MeToo-era allegations derailed his career, actor Kevin Spacey used a colorful Italian term to thank the National Cinema Museum in the northern city of Turin Monday for having the courage to invite him.

Kevin Spacey gets Lifetime Achievement Award as he awaits trial for sex crimes

Kevin Spacey said he felt 'truly blessed and grateful' as he was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Turin ahead of a new sexual assault trial