Mark Ruffalohas taken home his firstGolden Globe Award.

This marked Ruffalo’s fourth nomination.

The actor accepted the honor virtually at home with his wife and children.

Mark Ruffalo talking

He thanked his family, his collaborators on the film, and the Hollywood Foreign Press.

He spoke with such emotion and conviction that he was close to tears, as were many viewers.

“We have a dying mother, just like the mother in our story.

Mark Ruffalo watching Bernie Sanders

She is Mother Earth.

And we must come to balance with her and honor her.

And she will heal too.

So let’s be courageous together.

Let’s turn the page on the cruel past of this nation,” he urged.

Fans were moved by the speech.

the fantweetedat the actor.

“Thank you for your uplifting acceptance speech.

I am a teacher and what you said is what I teach my students.

We all are responsible for the making this beautiful planet a better world for everyone!”