The GLAAD Media Awards were held over the weekend. This year’s awards honored Robert DeNiro for his years (decades) of work on LGBT causes and issues. DeNiro’s father was a gay man who lived in the closet for most of his life, and DeNiro has always been pretty sensitive to LGBT issues throughout his career. Apparently, DeNiro asked Jennifer Lawrence to present him with the award, so that’s what happened – they’ve worked together on several films, and they seem to have a nice father-daughter-esque bond. J-Law’s speech was funny (sample line: “GLAAD and Bob have a lot in common. They’re both gay”) and Classic J-Law. DeNiro’s opening line was “Thank you, Jen. If I were a lesbian, I’d be all over you. Being a father figure has its limitations.” Here’s the full video:
Do you find Jennifer’s shtick grating at this point? I’m a long-time J-Law apologist, but she annoyed me a few times in this video. I think she’s the kind of celebrity that I can handle/like in smaller doses. Still, it was nice that she came out for DeNiro.
Here are more photos from the event. Mariah Carey was also honored at this GLAAD event, so she put on one of her best ice-skater gown and brought along her fiancé James Packer. I know people aren’t excited for Packer and Carey’s upcoming wedding, but I’m all about it. I love them.
Laverne Cox looks AMAZING. My God.
And (cough) Diane Kruger went to the event (cough) without Joshua Jackson (cough).
Photos courtesy of Getty, Fame/Flynet and WENN.
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