At last years Academy Awards , Brie Larson took home the Best Actress award for her performance in Room. The film by Lenny Abrahamson told the story of a woman called Ma, who we eventually learn had been imprisoned in a small shed years before by a man called Old Nick. Although Nick is only briefly seen, his presence is known by the abuse, sexual and physical, he inflicts on Ma and her young son, Jack.

The actress dove into the role , shutting herself away for a month and meeting with psychologists to understand the trauma of her character. She showed great empathy as she hugged each sexual assault survivor after Lady Gagas awareness anthem Till It Happens to You as they departed the stage at last years ceremony.

During Sunday nights Oscars, Larson took the stage again to announce 2017s Best Actor winner. The honoree? Casey Affleck for his performance in Manchester by the Sea. The thing is, Affleck has been surrounded by controversy after 2010 sexual harassment allegations against him leapt back into headlines last fall.

The announcement made for one uncomfortable picture onstage. Although unlike the time she presented Affleck a Golden Globe in January, Larson chose to give the actor a quick hug as she handed over the gold statue.