TheGolden Globeswelcomed a “very nice” surprise guest during Sunday’s broadcast!
Borat: Subsequent Moviefilmbreakout starJeanise Jonesmade a virtual appearance during the awards show to introduce the nominated film, which later took home best picture musical or comedy.
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While not much is know about Jones, fans have since learned that she didn’t know she was taking part in the movie and instead had been recruited to star in a documentary. The revelation came from her pastor Derrick Scobey, who revealed in a GoFundMe that Jones was found through a casting call at their Oklahoma City church.
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“She was recruited from our church, the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, after producers spoke to me about needing a ‘Black Grandmother’ for a small role in a ‘documentary,'” Scobey revealed. “Jeanise emerged as that person and she was completely unaware that this was a comedy, and all of this was made up.”
In aninterview withThe New York Post,Jones spoke about thinking the situation was real and how worried she was for the girl.
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Jones said she was paid $3,600 to film scenes in Oklahoma and later Washington State. She found out it was all a ruse when the movie’s trailer came out earlier this year.
The 78th Annual Golden Globes Awards are airing live on NBC from 5-8 p.m. PT/8-11 p.m. ET.
source: people.com
