When Jennifer Aniston was 11, she was casually dismissed from the dinner table by a parental figure “because I ‘didn’t have anything interesting to add to the conversation.’” That belit…
A glitch in the TelePrompter equipment meant that several of the honorees and those making their introductions were left to rely on paper notes or memory, but all took it in stride, playing up the moment for comic relief. Aniston’s friend and introductory speaker, Ellen DeGeneres, entertained the crowd with a little soft-shoe while waiting for a potential fix, before getting serious and touting Aniston’s spokesperson work for St.
“Russian Doll” star Natasha Lyonne introduced the musician and comedian, quipping that it’s confusing for those on set when she directs Awkwafina’s upcoming Comedy Central series because their raspy voices “really sound alike.” “There’s some debate as to whether this is just a blip or if it marks an inflection point,” said Eller. “I know we all hope that it is the start of a positive trend, and let’s hope that some of these wonderful female directors that I just named will not be shut out of the Oscars, like they were last year.”
Walden, who became involved in fundraising for UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center after her mother’s cancer diagnosis and treatment at the facility, praised Dr. Judy Gasson, the first woman to run a major U.S. cancer research center, for her medical expertise. She also emphasized the importance of young women being able to“Today there are female leaders throughout all the big media companies.
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