Daniel Radcliffe recently celebrated a major win at the Tony Awards on Sunday, June 16, where he took home his first-ever Tony Award for Featured Actor in a Musical. The Harry Potter star's emotional acceptance speech left a lasting impression, particularly touching his Merrily We Roll Along co-star, Jonathan Groff, who was moved to tears.

Radcliffe won the prestigious award for his role as Charley Kringas in the musical. During his heartfelt speech, he directly addressed Groff and their fellow cast members, expressing deep gratitude and admiration for their time together on stage. The 34-year-old actor, known for his humility and sincerity, began his speech by promising to speak quickly and avoid breaking down in tears.

"Thank you so much to our cast, everybody on that stage. It is an honor to be on stage with you every single night, and I will miss it so much," Radcliffe said, his voice filled with emotion. He then turned his attention specifically to Groff and Lindsay Mendez, another co-star, acknowledging the profound impact they had on him.

Radcliffe's heartfelt words resonated deeply with Groff, who appeared visibly emotional. "Speaking of missing things, Jonathan, Lindsay, I will miss you so much. I don’t really have to act in this show, I just have to look at you and feel everything I want to feel. I will never have it this good again," Radcliffe concluded, capturing the essence of his profound connection with his colleagues and the special experience they shared.

This emotional moment highlighted not only Radcliffe's talent and dedication but also the strong bonds formed among the cast members, making it a night to remember at the Tony Awards.

Daniel Radcliffe wins his first Tony Award for Featured Actor in a Musical, delivering a heartfelt speech that moves co-star Jonathan Groff to tears.

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