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1 Nov, 2010

Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Dern is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures, along with his daughter Laura Dern, and ex-wife Diane Ladd. This is the first time that three stars were awarded on the same day.

It’s something that I never, ever thought would happen to me or that I could get.

Diane Ladd, Laura Dern and Bruce Dern receive Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

15 Jan, 2014

Tavis Smiley interview

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Dern discusses his life as an actor and coming from a family of well known politicians in this interview for PBS.

I ran from it all, and when I was 18, I ran for good. I ran because there was a lack of – when you grow up in that environment you’re taught that you’re privileged and you have a lot, but you still have to prove it every day to everybody in the household.

16 Jan, 2014

Oscar nomination

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Dern is nominated for Best Actor at the 86th Academy Awards for portraying Woody Grant in Nebraska.

I crawled out of bed because I saw it was 5:44. My best friend and business partner were with me. I’m absolutely thrilled, and most thrilled at our six nominations. That’s pretty God damned good.

Oscar Nominations 2014