Rebecca Gibney left ‘overwhelmed’ after Logies Hall of Fame induction

During Aussie television’s night of nights, the 2024 Logie Awards, beloved actress Rebecca Gibney was left “overwhelmed” after being inducted into the Logies Hall of Fame.

Gibney was met with a standing ovation when the Packed to the Rafters star became the fourth woman inducted into the Hall of Fame, alongside Noni Hazlehurst, Kerri-Anne Kennerley and Ruth Cracknell.

After taking the stage and accepting the coveted honour, Gibney delivered an emotional acceptance speech in which she reflected on her incredible career.

“I’m so overwhelmed,” she began.

“Thank you so much. I’ve got a speech. I don’t know if I can get through it. Just bear with me. I don’t know if I can do it in 30 seconds. Thank you so much to TV Week for this incredible honour.

“If someone had told 16-year-old me who suffered crippling anxiety and severe body dysmorphia that one day I would be standing on the stage with this award, she wouldn’t have believed it.”

Gibney went on to express profound gratitude to her friends, family, and colleagues, recounting the many shared moments and collaborations that shaped her illustrious career before wrapping up with a touching reflection on her momentous achievement.

“I have been so fortunate to have been guided and supported by some incredible visionary women on this journey,” she said.

“From my mother, to my first agent, to the many female producers, directors, fellow actors and crew who have encouraged me behind the scenes, and I am very proud to be one of four women to have ever been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

“But I know that there are many more to come. So thank you so much. Thank you.”

 

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Fans were quick to congratulate Gibney on her “well deserved” honour while praising her for her touching speech.

“Huge congratulations Bec!!! So well deserved and long overdue!! Im a bloody mess of tears!” one wrote.

“So deserving. Brilliant human. What a speech.”

“Congratulations beautiful lady well done and well deserved,” another commented.

“So pleased to see my favourite actress win this accolade. So very well deserved and such an emotional acceptance speech.”

Gibney wasn’t the only big winner of the night with beloved television host Larry Emdur taking home the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television.

The host of both the Chase Australia and the Morning Show was met with shower of golden confetti as he accepted his award.

“I love this business so much, I love being in TV, I love being on TV, I’ve never done anything else, I have never wanted to do anything else,” he said.

Earlier in the night, Emdur won his first ever Logie, taking out the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter.

-with AAP.