Arts & Entertainment
‘Feud’ star Jackie Hoffman channels Joan Crawford by calling Emmy competition
the sketch mimics Crawford’s infamous efforts
(Screenshot via YouTube.)
Jackie Hoffman channeled her inner Joan Crawford by calling her Primetime Emmy competition on the phone offering to accept the award on their behalf.
Hoffman is nominated for her role as Crawford’s maid, Mamacita, on “Feud: Bette and Joan” and is up against five other actresses in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie category.
The sketch mimics Crawford’s infamously last ditch effort to upstage Bette Davis at the Oscars by calling all of her competition offering to accept the award. The scheme worked when Anne Bancroft won and Crawford found herself on stage.
“Hello, is this Miss Regina King?” Hoffman says on the phone. “This is Jackie Hoffman from ‘Feud.’ Of course, I noticed you’re nominated for an Emmy, and in case you’re not able to accept your award, I’m able to accept your reward on your behalf.”
She goes down the line calling all of the nominees including Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley, Michelle Pfeiffer and fellow “Feud” star Judy Davis.
“Judy Davis, Jackie Hoffman from ‘Feud.’ Mamacita? We worked together. I was on the show. You were so in character you couldn’t notice, but I was standing right next to you for three months,” Hoffman jokes.
The 69th Annual Emmy Awards air Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. on CBS.
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Andy Cohen coming to D.C.
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