Samuel L. Jackson was honored at the Chanel MoMA Film Benefit, where Denzel Washington, Spike Lee & More spoke about his career achievements.
, returned this week to honor Samuel L. Jackson. The 16th annual event had fashion and film buffs alike rubbing elbows inside the museum, many dressed in theirLongtime family friends, the Washington family came out to support Jackson, including Denzel’s son Malcolm Washington, who directs Jackson in his upcoming movie “The Piano Lesson,” and daughters Olivia Washington and Katia Washington.
Velvet was also at play with his favorite costume he’s worn in a movie. “I really love the clothes I wore in ‘Unbreakable’ and ‘Glass.’ Another velvet night,” he said. The dinner’s many speeches included what has to be a record use of “motherf–ker” inside MoMA — or at any Chanel event, for that matter. Jackson’s somewhat signature catchphrase popped up in nearly every toast, starting with Washington’s.“He had a leading role in a play, ‘The Mighty Gents.’ I was an understudy, so I watched him. They fired the guy, I was understudy, so after the opening night, I took over,” Washington added. “I remember him giving me confidence to do the job.
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