Michelle Obama surprises Oscars by presenting Best Picture award
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – U.S. first lady Michelle Obama made a surprise and unprecedented appearance on Sunday’s Oscars telecast when she presented the award for Best Picture, the first time a president or first lady has ever presented an Academy Award.
Appearing live on screen from the White House in Washington, almost 3,000 miles from the Oscars ceremony in Hollywood, Obama praised the work of the movie industry before announcing the Iran hostage drama “Argo” the Best Picture winner.
Wearing a silver evening dress, Obama said this year’s nominated films had “made us laugh, made us weep and grip our armrests just a little bit tighter.”
Obama added: “They reminded us we can overcome any obstacles if we dig deep enough and hard enough. They are especially important for young people. Everyday they engage in the arts, they learn to open their imaginations … and strive to reach those dreams.”
Wild Thing’s comment.……………..
Damn her! Disgusting Michelle Obama is trying too hard to be out there and social. Let the academy awards be for those who are in the industry and work for it.
First the Super Bowl, and now the Oscars. Can we have one national event without the Obamas?
I don’t watch any of the big awards shows. I’m just not into entertainment that much. I did not watch the Superbowl either. So I guess i saved myself two angry and nauseous moments by missing Michelle obama. Whew!
Tom, hahaha yes you sure did. Love ya! ((hug))
Go to hell, Moochelle