One big comeback! Jeff Bridges is opening up about his triumphant return to Hollywood after his battle with both Covid-19 and cancer.

On Sunday, Bridges was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles — presented by his friend and “Big Lebowski” co-star John Goodman — where he dedicated the honour to his late father, Lloyd Bridges.

During his speech, he was struck by the momentousness of the occasion and forgot a section of his prepared remarks. Speaking with Et in the press room after the show, Bridges got a chance to share what he wanted to when he was on stage.

“I was sick for two years — with cancer and Covid — and when I talked about my family … I wanted to, you know, talk about their support during that time,” he shared. “I didn’t think I was going to make it at all, let alone get going back to work.