The Wayans family has been named to the NAACP reputation in the 56th picture award on Saturday night.
Wayanses – Siblings Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans and the Second Expertise Technology, Damon Wayans Jr., Eddie Murphy, Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Marvel, Aretha Franklin, Spike Lee and Earth Wind and Fireplace.
The corridors of the NAACP Celebrity Awards are introduced to people or teams that have been in their respective fields and whose influence continues to form generations.” As one of the influential families in comedy and leisure, in “Residence Color” (also launched Jenny After the cultural definitions like Jennifer Lopez and Rosie Perez's career hit, “My Spouse and Children” “Horror Movie” franchise, “White Chicken” and the popular CBS sitcom “Home of Poppa” – they definitely match the invoice.
“It’s actually a phrase from the past,” suggests Chaunté Wayans choose About respecting her family. “Keen has always been the godfather of the family. His imaginative and prescient choices and ruled a group of artists of all kinds, even the look of our family. The second one I really know what I know [our legacy] At the time, when you see profitable stars like Jim Carrey and Jamie Foxx, talk about the beginning, and people’s doors open. He broke the boundaries and he taught us not to be afraid of danger. ”
On stage, Damon and Marlon Wayans also gave their grown brothers a touching and interesting speech in time about how Keenen He made an impact on the future of the family by moving to Hollywood and then taught every one of his siblings how to achieve a leisure business.
“On May 5, 1965, my brother Keenen Ivory and I watched the young Richard Pryor make their debut on the gift of 'Ed Sullivan. (Richard) is full of animation and hilarious, and it's a very clear comedy habit,” Damon Wayans began. “While I've seen humorous comics, Keenan saw his future. From that day on, Keenen was the same as Richard Pryor, lifeless.”
Keenen, six months from getting a diploma in engineering, was pursued by the hub for comedy and eventually packed up the U-Haul and off-road transfers with his greatest good friend Richard Townsend to make it sprawling in Hollywood.
“It’s not bad for my mom,” Marlon Wayans said with a smile. “Keenen advised MA to leave the teacher and become a comic. My mom said, “Comics?” Boy, I have recognized your complete life. You never articulate nothing humor. You are a comic – That's it The most interesting factor you've ever said. “No less than making a backup plan,” she said. Marlon then continued as he fell into a parody of imitating his brother's voice, “He was like, 'No backup plan. It's comedy or nothing.” ”
When Keenen boarded his first standing look on “Gift from Johnny Carson,” the family gathered the kitchen's black and white TV with damaged antennas. “From that day, I was a toddler and I sat there and I used to be like ‘Wow, you suggest that you can not only dream, but you might make your goals come true.’”
Regardless of the ups and downs – Keenen keeps his promise: it's comedy or nothing.
The speech was an exciting tribute to Keenen, who was not an awards ceremony and highlighted the great achievements he and his siblings have achieved in many years thereafter. (Watch their full remarks in the video above.) Work examples, as well as the corridors of fame and honor, Wayanses also received praise from specific people: Damon and Damon Wayans Jr. won the best actor (he received six nominations) The first victory) and the greatest support actors of “The Home of Poppa” respectively, while Marlon Wayans gained excellent visitor efficiency for his dramatic activation of the Peacock “Bel-Air.”
“It's very common. I can't think of another family. any It was such a long race for this long race – none of them sang. no one in. “One factor you won't hear from Wayans is a gospel album, and if they do, it's going to be wild. But, importantly, it's likely a factor for them. No Do. Everything, they locked it. ”
Every particular person with humor in Hollywood has rewards for Wayanses, and phrases such as “Legend” and “Iconic” are used to explain them.
“They need to respect one factor they need – they need to be respected for all the work they do – but most importantly, they are not waiting for anyone,” said Deon Cole, who hosted the annual award.
He defined: “They wrote their own movies. They wrote their own TV reveals. They made their own methods. That's what made them so necessary, which inspired everyone's mind. You won't have it.” Insecure, “Black” “Atlanta, if you don’t let them create their own problems, this inspires the thoughts of different black writers to keep their own. ”
“Abbott Elementary” star Janelle James made Kim Wayans in her idol. “First of all, she’s funny,” James said. “Second, she was a black-skinned lady with no many black-skinned girls on TV at the time. In a stupid position, it was an alternative to many black-skinned girls on TV. I just love her. She is a Outstanding expertise. Underrated.”
“Saturday Night Stay” star Ego Nwodim, who just celebrated his fiftieth anniversary That Attend the iconic sketch, saying she grew up looking at Wayans' family. “They are legendary, so I'm glad to get into the building after they get the flowers because they deserve it. They're doing it too much.”
Kerry Washington describes her mission in the Wayans world, who co-starred in the 2006 comedy “Little Man” with Marlon and Shawn and directed by Keenen – is one of the many highlights of my career. Love every second of working with them.”
Probably best at talking about the legacy of the Wayans family is Essence Atkins. The collection is her performance of “Kim is Kim's greatest good friend, Malone's butt and Sean's girlfriend” and she's persistent in co-starring with her in “Poppa's Home”.
“The legacy is simple, but what I really like is that kind of unapologetic nepotism,” Atkins said. This means not only making a way for his or her blood family, but when you're selected for their comedy You've been there all the time when you're in the troupe. Their approach to business is inclusive.
“We're going to keep the door open. We're going to open it. We're going to put the bricks in it. No one closes the door,” she said. “Everyone who walks through it will be first-class, certified, understand their stuff, become modern, and continue to be able to surpass the opportunities they get. That's just an unimaginable factor.” Atkins ) added: “I really feel like a reputational Wayans with my family – they will definitely treat me like that.”
