Erika Alexander paid tribute to her mom Sammie on the red carpet before the 2024 Oscars.
Victoria Edel is a digital news writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has previously appeared in POPSUGAR,on the Oscars red carpet, Alexander, 54, looked into the camera to address her mom directly. “Hi Mom, it’s Erika. Thank you,” she began, tearing up. “Thanks for the sacrifice, putting me in that acting course, where they found me in a Merchant Ivory film, there like 40 years ago. And spending your last moneys on educating your children.
“What I'm trying to do, is just not be afraid of it and actually just breathe and take it in,” she said of her attitude toward awards season. “It really is wonderful for people to have you in their thoughts in a way that is in that kind of category.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2024 Oscars live stream: how to watch the Oscars for freeThe best films and performances of 2023 will be honored at the 2024 Oscars. Find out how to watch a live stream of the 2024 Oscars.
Read more »
How to Watch the 2024 Oscars and the Oscars Red CarpetEverything to know about the 2024 Oscars like when and where to watch, who is going to be there, who is nominated, and who was snubbed. Plus, an intro to the red carpet.
Read more »
2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024 Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Verstappen Favored Once MoreFormula 1 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix odds, picks, and predictions. F1 betting picks and driver odds at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 9.
Read more »
Comparison: 2024 Chevrolet Trax vs 2024 Kia Seltos | Car ReviewsHow to choose between the 2024 Chevrolet Trax and the 2024 Kia Seltos? Both offer tons of positives, but your choice may come down to three letters: AWD.
Read more »
Spring Summer 2024 2024 / 2025 » Fashion AllureLatest Fashion Trends, Shoes and Accessories, Celebrity Style
Read more »
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Unveils 2024 NomineesRock Hall Nominees: 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame contenders for the Class of 2024.
Read more »