The 'Brutalist’ actor appeared to tear up during the New York event as he commended first responders and shared his thoughts and prayers for "everyone affected by this horrific event."

Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Adrien Brody was visibly emotional while accepting a best actor award on Wednesday, January 8, as fires continue to decimate Los Angeles. "It's been a heavy day for me," Brody,

It’s been a heavy day,” an emotional Brody said at the East Coast event, where filmmakers Sean Baker and Brady Corbet also acknowledged the tragic wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles.