Chadwick Boseman Gave His Best Hero Award To Real-Life Hero James Shaw Jr.

Chadwick Boseman has the honor of playing a fictional superhero whose real-life cultural impact is still being felt in ways big and small since Black Panther's release in February. So it's no surprise that T'Challa was crowned Best Hero at the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards on Monday night.


"Thank you to the fans. You made this movie special. You made this moment special," Boseman mentioned onstage. Any time Black Panther came out, Ryan Coogler and I wanted to create ensure that we did a movie that everybody could embrace, so thank you so much for what you did."


Nevertheless upon accepting the Golden Popcorn, Boseman used his spotlight to celebrate another hero in the house: James Shaw Jr.


In April, Shaw Jr. Saved numerous lives while he wrestled an assault rifle away from a mobile shooter in a Tennessee Waffle Residence. The 29-year-old suffered a gunshot wound and burns on his hand from grabbing the AR-15's barrel.


deriving an award for playing a superhero is staggering, yet it's even greater to acknowledge the heroes that we have in real life," Boseman mentioned.


The actor then invited the Waffle Residence hero to the stage to claim his Golden Popcorn. "This is going to stay at your home the Marvel star told an emotional Shaw Jr. As he handed him the accolade.


Tune in to the MTV Movie & TV Awards on Monday, June 18 at 9 p.M. ET/PT on MTV to find out.