David Alan Grier and daughter Luisa Danbi Grier-Kim attended the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
Grier, who was the announcer for the night, regarded dapper in a basic black and white swimsuit. Nevertheless, it was Luisa,15, who stole the highlight in a putting two-piece ensemble, that includes a fascinating mixture of black and yellow.
Because the father-daughter pair made their manner down the pink carpet, they caught up with ABC’s George Pennachio for a quick chat. Grier proudly launched his daughter, affectionately calling her Lulu.
“I introduced my lovely daughter. That is my daughter Lulu,” he mentioned.
Whereas speaking speaking to the ABC host, Grier shared a humorous anecdote about his daughter’s aspirations to attend the Oscars.
“When Lulu was in grade college, the morning after the Oscars, she mentioned ‘Daddy, I would like you to take me to the Oscars subsequent 12 months,’ ” he recalled.
“I mentioned, ‘I’d like to. Now, I would like you to get me a script. Get that script produced. It must be a very good half. One thing like the place somebody died. We’ll each get to the Oscars!’ However [here] we’re, belatedly.”
When requested about her pleasure for the night and which celebrities she hoped to satisfy, Luisa laughed, “I’ve so many individuals I need to meet, I don’t suppose I’ve one.”
Although Grier lent his voice to the proceedings of the night time, he additionally attended in assist of “The Shade Purple,” a venture near his coronary heart. The 2023 adaptation of this beloved story featured Grier alongside an ensemble solid, together with the likes of Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, and plenty of extra luminaries, making it a memorable and impactful cinematic expertise.