Brendan Fraser poses with associate Jeanne Moore and former co-star Sarah Michelle Gellar on the Santa Barbara Worldwide Movie Pageant earlier than he receives the American Riviera Award

Brendan Fraser’s comeback tour continues on the Santa Barbara Worldwide Movie Pageant, the place he is being lauded for his efficiency in The Whale.

The 54-year-old actor was all smiles on the pink carpet on Tuesday, posing together with his associate Jeanne Moore and The Air I Breathe co-star Sarah Michelle Gellar.

Fraser hit the pink carpet earlier than receiving the American Riviera Award at The Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, California.

Fraser is up for his first Academy Award for his portrayal of overweight English instructor Charlie in The Whale, going up towards Austin Butler (Elvis), Colin Farrell (The Banshees of Inisherin), Paul Mescal (Aftersun) and Invoice Nighy (Dwelling).

Fraser joins different American Riviera winners equivalent to Kristen Stewart, Delroy Lindo, Renée Zellweger, Viggo Mortenson, Sam Rockwell, Jeff Bridges, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Mark Ruffalo, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Robert Redford, Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Annette Bening, Sandra Bullock, Mickey Rourke, Tommy Lee Jones, Forrest Whitaker, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Kevin Bacon and Diane Lane.

Brendan and Jeanne: The 54-year-old actor was all smiles on the pink carpet on Tuesday, posing together with his associate Jeanne Moore

Brendan and Sarah: Fraser additionally posed together with his The Air I Breathe co-star Sarah Michelle Gellar

Fraser stepped out with black horn-rimmed glasses that matched his traditional black go well with on the pink carpet.

He rocked a black go well with coat, white costume shirt, black tie, black pants and glossy black costume sneakers on the pink carpet.

He stepped out with associate Jeanne Moore, knowledgeable make-up artist, who opted for a strapless pink robe with a slit up the leg.

She additionally held a small clutch and accomplished her modern look with a pair of silver heels for the ceremony.

The couple made their pink carpet debut on the Venice in September for the world premiere screening of The Whale, although it is unclear how lengthy they have been collectively for.

Fraser additionally posed on the pink carpet with Sarah Michelle Gellar, who stepped out with a lacy and frilly black costume.

She accessorized with a pair of small silver hoop earrings whereas carrying a tiny black clutch for her pink carpet look.

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer star accomplished her look with a pair of black platform heels.

Brendan’s look: Fraser stepped out with black horn-rimmed glasses that matched his traditional black go well with on the pink carpet

Brendan and Jeanne: He stepped out with associate Jeanne Moore, knowledgeable make-up artist, who opted for a strapless pink robe with a slit up the leg

Couple: The couple made their pink carpet debut on the Venice in September for the world premiere screening of The Whale, although it is unclear how lengthy they have been collectively for

Brendan and Sarah: Fraser additionally posed on the pink carpet with Sarah Michelle Gellar, who stepped out with a lacy and frilly black costume

Pink carpet prepared: She accessorized with a pair of small silver hoop earrings whereas carrying a tiny black clutch for her pink carpet look

Sarah’s look: The Buffy the Vampire Slayer star accomplished her look with a pair of black platform heels

Gellar confirmed her assist for Fraser again in November, when she first noticed his efficiency in The Whale.

She took to Instagram simply earlier than Thanksgiving, sharing a photograph of her with Fraser and singing his praises within the film.

‘It’s no secret that I’ve liked Brendan Fraser for a very long time. And, I’ve all the time identified he that is likely one of the best actors ever,’ Gellar started. 

‘This week I had the distinction to see his efficiency in @thewhalemov and as you would possibly be capable to guess from my tear stained face in these pics, I used to be blown away,’ she added. 

‘Brendan’s efficiency is a present to all of us. Those that know me, know I’m by no means perplexed, however this film rendered me completely speechless. Please see this film,’ she concluded.

Fraser most just lately starred within the HBO Max sequence Doom Patrol, the place he performs Cliff Steele.

He will even star in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, which is in post-production and can probably be launched in the direction of the top of the yr.

The actor additionally has Brothers in post-production, starring alongside Josh Brolin, Peter Dinklage and Glenn Shut. 

Help: Gellar confirmed her assist for Fraser again in November, when she first noticed his efficiency in The Whale

Reward: She took to Instagram simply earlier than Thanksgiving, sharing a photograph of her with Fraser and singing his praises within the film

No secret: ‘It’s no secret that I’ve liked Brendan Fraser for a very long time. And, I’ve all the time identified he that is likely one of the best actors ever,’ Gellar started

No secret: ‘It’s no secret that I’ve liked Brendan Fraser for a very long time. And, I’ve all the time identified he that is likely one of the best actors ever,’ Gellar started