Cicely Tyson's Message to Denzel Washington | AFI 2019 | TNT

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Cicely Tyson's Message to Denzel Washington | AFI 2019 | TNT

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[GChannelist]

I like how everyone stood up in honor of her.

[durellemouatcho]

Can we just talk how Pauletta Washington smile is everything. So gracious and beautiful

[TR-znzh]

Hair is on point 94 rocking a blue bob she looks wonderful

[boedykim]

She's one of the most beautiful woman to have ever graced this earth.

[HealthWealthRelationships]

94 Years Old! Wow!!! Praise God! She knows a thing or two because she's seen a thing or two!

[shadaviongrant]

You see how they gave her a standing ovation True Hollywood Legend!!!!

[logansymone]

Black don’t crack periodt 94 and still lookin good❤️💯

[honeysuckleesq.]

First of all her wig is snatched! Secondly, She is the high queen of the black dont crack coven! Lastly, she is a legend. A timeless beauty.

[Invinciblez]

Can't believe she is 94 years old

[innocentspectator]

Who is Cicely Tyson's stylist..her hair matches her dress & its not outlandish or gaudy & she is ALWAYS well styled especially @ her age!💟

[tashaglam]

A queen from beginning to end. Rest in Peace Cicely.

[confirmationofinformation]

Got damn I can only wish to look as good as this woman when I'm almost a 100

[shrondasmith]

Cicely Tyson is just a class act, well spoken she looks good for her age....

[shareofmoney]

94 years old and stunning. Just amazing the glowing words that everyone said about Denzel.

[shadaviongrant]

Cicely Tyson should have already gotten this recognition. Shame!!!

[MsKing-ftxm]

It's also crazy that this Queen and Queen Elizabeth is the same age 🤔 Yeah it's that Melanin! 💜 We dope!

[sherejames]

I have a problem with her speech ! I didn't like the fact that it was so short. I could listen to her speak all day.
She is an living Icon! A woman of substance and virtue. May God continue to keep you Ms Tyson.

[ebonywhite]

She looks better than some chicks in their 30s

[Ofa]

Ms. Cicely Tyson is Royalty. That is why you Stand up and Give Honor in her Presence.

[baboom]

I didn't know who she is and i googled her. And i saw that she is 94. I stood with my jaw drooped for 1 minute.