He also dedicated the nearly two-and-a-half minute video to people who are suffering in 2020 and even revealed that he has had friends who have contemplated taking their own lives.
Spacey - who did not have a face mask on - sat on a public park bench and began the clip in Underwood's voice by saying: 'What would Christmas Eve be without a message from me?'
Things take a much more serious turn as he grabs the cell phone looks directly into the camera and says: 'Listen, a lot of people have reached out to me this past year, and have shared their own struggle and my ability to be there for them has really only been possible because of my own difficulties.'
Annual tradition: The 61-year-old actor - who has had a slew of sexual assault accusations against him which led to his firing from House Of Cards in 2017 - took to his YouTube Chanel for the third year in a row to share a self-taken video to deliver his Christmas message
Annual tradition: The 61-year-old actor - who has had a slew of sexual assault accusations against him which led to his firing from House Of Cards in 2017 - took to his YouTube Chanel for the third year in a row to share a self-taken video to deliver his Christmas message
Signature role: As he has previously channeled his character from the Netflix series, this time Spacey began with Frank Underwood's southern drawl before quickly shifting to be his earnest self in the somber clip which was titled '1-800 XMAS'
Signature role: As he has previously channeled his character from the Netflix series, this time Spacey began with Frank Underwood's southern drawl before quickly shifting to be his earnest self in the somber clip which was titled '1-800 XMAS'
He went on to say that despite feeling privileged that people would turn to him in dark times, he does realize the issues are bigger than him.
Spacey explained: 'Because heartbreakingly so many have talked about things having gotten so bad for them that they've contemplated taking in their own lives and that's enough for me to want to take an entirely different approach this year to acknowledge their pain.'
The actor went on to urge anyone who is suffering at this time that feel that there is no other way out but taking their own lives, there is another way.
'To acknowledge their pain': He also dedicated the nearly two-and-a-half minute video to people who are suffering in 2020 and even revealed that he has had friends who have contemplated taking their own lives
'To acknowledge their pain': He also dedicated the nearly two-and-a-half minute video to people who are suffering in 2020 and even revealed that he has had friends who have contemplated taking their own lives
'To anyone out there who is struggling, or contemplating that idea, please, please do not take that step': The actor went on to urge anyone who is suffering at this time that feel that there is no other way out but taking their own lives, there is another way
'To anyone out there who is struggling, or contemplating that idea, please, please do not take that step': The actor went on to urge anyone who is suffering at this time that feel that there is no other way out but taking their own lives, there is another way
He said: 'To anyone out there who is struggling, or contemplating that idea, please, please do not take that step.
'If you’re standing in a place that you can no longer remain standing. If you’re suffering, if you need help. If you feel guilt or shame, if you’re struggling with your identity. If your back is up against the wall, or if you feel that there is no path for you, whatever your situation. I promise you there is a path.'
He concluded the short clip with a message of positivity as he said: 'At this time during this holiday and beyond, even if you don’t feel it, there are people out there who understand and who can help, because you are not alone.
'And so i just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas a great 2021 and say to all those out there who might be suffering it gets better, it does get better. Happy holidays everyone.'
Sending a message: He concluded the video by saying: 'And so i just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas a great 2021 and say to all those out there who might be suffering it gets better, it does get better. Happy holidays everyone'
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