Natalie Portman And Janelle Monae Call Out Female Director Oscar Snubs JanelleMonae
Then, Janelle Monae kicked off the show with a high energy song and dance routine that honored all the nominated films and took a break from singing to specifically celebrate the women directors who were **ahem** otherwise forgotten by the ceremony.
“Tonight we celebrate all the amazing talent in this room. We celebrate all the women who directed phenomenal films,” Monae said, which was followed by rousing applause. Janelle Monae: "Tonight we celebrate all the amazing talent in this room. We celebrate all the women who directed phenomenal films. And I'm so proud to stand here as a black queer artist telling stories. Happy Black History Month."
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