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Michael Douglas talks about the standing ovation his receives at the Young Hollywood Awards while Eva Longoria talks about why she looks up to him. Hosted by R.J. Williams.

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Young Hollywood

Right now these two don't need any introduction.

Young Hollywood

Now, this is the annual Young Hollywood Awards and it's the first standing ovation that's ever been here.

Young Hollywood

What's that like?

Michael Douglas

Well, I had no idea.

Michael Douglas

If I knew that I would have milked it a little longer.

Young Hollywood

You should have.

Young Hollywood

We're telling you now it was your chance.

Michael Douglas

I didn't know that.

Young Hollywood

First time there's ever been a standing ovation.

Michael Douglas

Really?

Michael Douglas

Wow.

Michael Douglas

Well, let's say they had a role model before me.

Michael Douglas

Maybe they just thought they had to give me a standing ovation to get a role model award.

Young Hollywood

Well, what is a what is a role model to you?

Young Hollywood

What do you think a role model really is?

Michael Douglas

Well, it all depends what you uh I guess what you want to believe in.

Michael Douglas

I know, I it's just a lovely, lovely honor and it was particularly nice and by Ava being here to present it to me because talk about role models.

Michael Douglas

This is somebody who conducts herself in so professionally and so many areas.

Michael Douglas

But I think it just has to do with the balance in your life, uh between career and some sense of how fortunate you are and trying to give something back to your your community, your immediate community and a larger world and we're both fortunate people with, you know, Desperate Housewives being around the world in my career and people know you all over the world that you can help situations out, make things a little better.

Young Hollywood

Sure, you learned a ton of stuff from Michael, but anything that really sticks out all the time you've been been spending.

Eva Longoria

What he just said, the balance of family and work, you know, he's really, really does a good job at that, and I just hope to emulate that my love life and my family.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Michael Douglas

    Honoree and interviewee discussing his award

  • Eva Longoria

    Presenter and interviewee expressing admiration

  • R.J. Williams

    Host of the interview

FAQ

What award did Michael Douglas receive at the Young Hollywood Awards?+
Michael Douglas received an award that garnered the first-ever standing ovation at the Young Hollywood Awards, which he refers to as a 'role model award'.
Who presented Michael Douglas with his award?+
Eva Longoria presented Michael Douglas with his award at the Young Hollywood Awards.
What does Michael Douglas consider important for a role model?+
Michael Douglas believes a role model balances career with life, recognizes their fortune, and gives back to their community and the larger world.
What does Eva Longoria admire most about Michael Douglas?+
Eva Longoria most admires Michael Douglas's ability to balance family and work.
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