Captain America star Chris Evans gave a massive shout out to Sam Rockwell on Twitter after the Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri actor picked up his first Academy Award.
Unable to contain his excitement at Rockwell's Best Supporting Actor win, Evans wrote: "Sam Rockwell is not only a rare and phenomenal talent, but he's one of the most unpretentious human beings you'll ever meet."
"I really love when undeniable talent isn't spoiled by arrogance," he added. "Couldn't be happier for you, buddy!! Well deserved, my friend."
Sam Rockwell is not only a rare and phenomenal talent, but he’s one of the most unpretentious human beings you’ll ever meet. I really love when undeniable talent isn’t spoiled by arrogance. Couldn’t be happier for you, buddy!! Well deserved, my friend.
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) March 5, 2018
Evans was not the only star with high praise for Rockwell: Zac Efron and Jeri Ryan also posted their congratulations, with Ryan declaring herself "beyond thrilled to see Sam Rockwell win".
So beyond thrilled to see Sam Rockwell win!! #oscars
— Jeri Ryan (@JeriLRyan) March 5, 2018
Congratulations Sam Rockwell 🙌 #oscars
— Zac Efron (@ZacEfron) March 5, 2018
Singer Boy George added his voice to the congratulations, calling Three Billboards a "stonking great movie" but with "the most annoying ending ever".
Well done to Sam Rockwell. Three Billboards, is a stonking great movie with the most annoying ending ever!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) March 5, 2018
Rockwell beat co-star Woody Harrelson to the Best Supporting Actor award, while Frances McDormand picked up the Best Actress gong for her starring role in the film.
