Kevin Spacey Awarded for, Lifetime Achievement in Italy.<br />On January 16, Kevin Spacey made his first <br />public speaking appearance since a string of <br />sexual assault allegations derailed his career. .<br />NBC reports that Spacey appeared <br />at the National Cinema Museum <br />in the northern Italian city of Turin. .<br />Spacey was awarded <br />the lifetime achievement <br />award from the museum. .<br />While appearing in front of a sold-out crowd, <br />Spacey reportedly discussed some of his key roles <br />before introducing his 1999 film, 'American Beauty.'.<br />I am truly blessed and grateful <br />and humbled. And my heart is very <br />full tonight toward the National <br />Museum of Cinema for having had <br />the “le palle” to invite me tonight, Kevin Spacey, via NBC.<br />By presenting this award, <br />they are making a strong defense <br />of artistic achievement and for <br />that they should be applauded, Kevin Spacey, via NBC.<br />NBC reports that it was Spacey's first public speaking <br />engagement in five years since multiple allegations <br />of sexual assault surfaced against the actor.<br />Spacey lost his role <br />on Netflix's popular 'House of Cards' series <br />in addition to reportedly losing other opportunities.<br />In August, a Los Angeles judge ordered Spacey to pay <br />$30.9 million to the makers of 'House of Cards' for violating <br />his contract by sexually harassing crew members.<br />In June, Spacey will go to trial in London facing <br />a dozen charges alleging that he sexually <br />assaulted four men between 2001 and 2013.
