'Capote' star Philip Seymour Hoffman returned to the spotlight for the first time since his rehab stint to speak at an awards ceremony in New York City.
The 45-year-old actor, who spent more than 20 years sober,
completed a 10-day treatment program to tackle substance abuse issues last month following a relapse in 2012, reported Contactmusic.
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Hoffman spoke of his memories working with Sony Pictures Classics co-founders Michael Barker and Tom Bernard, who were honoured with a prize for their work in the film industry. Actresses Candice Bergen and Marcia Gay Harden also made speeches at the ceremony.