The Color Purple Cast Shocked After Being Served “Pizza In A Bag” At Critics Choice Awards
The Color Purple cast is shocked and appalled by what was served to attendees at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards. The A-list squad, including Taraji P. Henson and Oprah Winfrey, were fed slices of pizzas in bags while at the ceremony.
The other actresses caught on camera by Oprah Daily were Danielle Brooks and Fantasia Barrino, as each guest had their reaction to the unexpected meals brought out. Upon seeing the bagged pizza, Fantasia looked directly at the camera to ask, “Where are the lamb chops?”
Alongside the pizza, boxed mini charcuterie plates were also served to the less-than-impressed group. While Henson and Brooks still opted to grab a slice, Oprah declined based on not wanting to smudge her lipstick.
“I’m not messing up my lips,” she told the camera and her tablemates.
Others made note of the unusual display of food at the high-profile event, with Best Actor winner Paul Giamatti pointing out the “pizza in a bag” in his speech for accepting the award.
“Everybody get their pizza in a bag, by the way? I think that’d be a good endorsement. Paul Giamatti for pizza in a bag,” the actor said.
While Giamatti took home one of the top prizes for the evening, The Color Purple was left out of the winner’s circle. The musical was nominated in four categories: Best Picture, Best Acting Ensemble, and Best Costume Design. Brooks was explicitly nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of “Sophia.”
Although the acclaimed film was not granted the highest honors at the award, the cast still made the night one to remember with jokes surrounding its refreshments. As the movie and its actors have been nominated in other awards, including for the Screen Actors Guild, their attendance at future ceremonies will hopefully come with optimal food choices.