Issa Rae on Denzel Washington's Sex Appeal

Issa Rae talks about Denzel Washington at the 47th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute on June 6, 2019 at the Dolby Theatre. The AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO DENZEL WASHINGTON aired on Thursday, June 20, at 10:00 PM (ET/PT) on TNT. Sister network Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will also air the special in October 2019, during a night of programming dedicated to Washington’s work.

Mahershala Ali, Chadwick Boseman, Jodie Foster, Antoine Fuqua, Jamie Foxx, Morgan Freeman, Michael B. Jordan, Julia Roberts and Cicely Tyson also paid tribute to Washington's life and work.

Additional guests included Ed Begley, Jr., W. Kamau Bell, Joy Bryant, Joel Coen, Richard Donner, Ava DuVernay, Cary Elwes, Carl Franklin, Antoine Fuqua, David Alan Grier, Keegan-Michael Key, Martin Lawrence, Frances McDormand, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Paula Patton, Jay Pharoah, Chris Tucker and Edward Zwick.

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[cox]

Issa! Girl! 'They sounded unfaithful' LOL

[dearmakeupdiary]

Thirsty with class. That’s how I call her phenomenal speech 🤗

[KhoPhi]

Tears in Denzel's eyes means Issa's message and compliments struck his heart and comedy was on point.

[Aoneify]

Issa doesn’t need to do any more shows or movies, people should just hire her to do speeches.

[sarakoundouno]

How can someone sound so thirsty and so respectful at the same time? 😂😂

[YoungoneYoung-lmxe]

Her balance of humor and sincerity is what makes this so touching.

[halfworthy]

If it wasn't for this man I would be named Winston. Thank you sir

[pillowjones]

Awww.. She made him tear up. ❤️ Yes, Denzel truly is, THE Man. Well done Issa!

[KiiKiiCR]

"Well", "okay", "um" Denzel is all that. Most Original women agree.

[Alovekellz]

Real-Talk! Denzel has that
"It-FACTOR" & He's easy on the

[maanderrss]

Issa’s comedic timing is EVERYTHING!!!

[egwurita]

Issa can make you laugh real hard without even trying. I love her sense of humor.

[williamberczy]

Issa's got serious comedic abilities! Delivery/timing was on point!

[kimberlymoore]

Issa Rae did an excellent tribute to Denzel Washington. So refreshing and respectful.

[laurencameron]

Til this day, every time Denzel is on TV, my mother yells “Rab, your Daddy’s on TV! Come look at your daddy” Mind you I hadn’t seen my real father in 26 years. I used to run to the TV thinking it was my biological father, only to see it was Denzel Washington! 🤷🏾‍♀️😂

[sebrinapalmer]

I keep coming back to this video. So hilarious, yet controlled and respectful. Love Ms. Pauletta

[ChukwubuDike]

That was the most honest hilarious speech ever! I laughed to hard.

[laurenlewis]

She is effortlessly HILARIOUS ❣❣LOVE HER❣❣

[angellamurray]

Ohhhh he cried...she touched the deepest part of his heart...well deserved compliments.love ya Mr Washington!!

[N.a.j.i.]

She made THE GOAT lokey tear up!!! ISSA, that just means U did ya job Baye♥️!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿