“Dancing With the Stars” contestant Eric Roberts tears up watching his 1986 Oscar nominee package
Roberts revisited his Best Supporting Actor nomination for 1985's "Runaway Train" during Oscar night on "Dancing With the Stars."
And the waterworks go to...
Eric Roberts was majorly verklempt on Tuesday night's episode of Dancing With the Stars. It was Oscars night on the show, celebrating the music of the movies.
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Roberts, 68, is an Oscar nominee himself, having snagged a nod for his performance as prison escapee Buck McGeehy in 1985's Runaway Train. As part of his rehearsal package, Roberts and his pro partner, Britt Stewart, visited the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, specifically touring the ongoing The Godfather exhibit in preparation for their waltz danced to “The Godfather Waltz” by Nino Rota & Carlo Savina.
While there, Roberts and Stewart visited the David Geffen Theater, where his partner surprised him with the footage of his nomination package from Oscar night in 1986. Roberts' category was presented by Cher, wearing her iconic Bob Mackie ensemble complete with feather headdress. The package showcased a glimpse of Roberts in the audience.
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Dana Wheeler and Eric Roberts at the 1986 OscarsWhen discussing his memories with Stewart afterwards, Roberts got emotional. "I was surrounded by legends," he told her, wiping away tears. "It felt so special and prideful. It was a dream come true to the Nth degree. You can’t imagine what it feels like."
Roberts tried to bring that nominee magic into his performance for the night. "Hopefully for my second dance, I can be Oscar-worthy," he quipped.
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Britt Stewart and Eric RobertsHe didn't quite achieve his goal, earning the same score of 15 from the judges that he did in last week's premiere, bringing his total to 30 points across two weeks of competition.
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