by Nathaniel R
Varda & Jolie dancing
As you surely know by now the Academy held the annual Governor's Awards last night honoring directors Agnes Varda and Charles Burnett, actors Donald Sutherland, and cinematographer Owen Roizman who we've been celebrating here on the blog this past week. The giddiest moment was surely Angelina Jolie and Agnes Varda doing a little dance when the Mother of the French New Wave was presented with her statue, complete with spins and everything.
As something of a surprise to yours truly (did I miss a press release somewhere?) they also honored director Alejandro González Iñárritu with a special Oscar for an experimental VR project...
from left: Inaritu, Varda, Roizman, Burnett, and Sutherland
That means the Birdman director, who has made only six features all of which have been nominated for at least one Oscar, now has five Oscars. This returns us to yesterday's existential question about what the Honorary Awards should be for). Video will be posted soon of the speeches but until then, we've selected our 10 favorite pics from the event.
A green with envy note: I was not in attendance though I type this from LA. I've yet to be invited but Awards Daily made their first trip -- kisses to my friend Jazz -- so this gives me hope that it just takes time because that site has been around forever too.
8 MORE FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE GOLDEN NIGHT
Ava DuVernay. Queen. She looks great holding an Oscar, right? hint hint Academy.
Best Actresses goofing about - was JLaw photobombing Emma?
the tiny star of The Florida Project was thrilled to meet Wonder Woman
Sarah Paulson and Jessica Chastain congratulating Agnes Varda
Saoirse Ronan does not require photoshop. She is FLAWLESS in person. Saw her at the A24 party this week. That they give her such bad skin in "Lady Bird" is a true makeupartist feat.
Andrew & Emma reunited
Greta Gerwig, Angelina Jolie, and Dee Rees at the pre-party
Robert Pattinson enjoying his drink while listening to Greta Gerwig.