Jenna Bush Tears Up as She Apologizes for ‘Hidden Fences’ Slip-Up (Video)
The contributing correspondent accidentally combined the names of two nominated films, “Hidden Figures” and “Fences,” during an interview with “Hidden Figures” producer and songwriter Pharrell Williams.
The flub exploded on Twitter and became a running joke during the awards ceremony after the same “Hidden Fences” flub was repeated by Michael Keaton.
“When I was interviewing the incomparable Pharrell, who I adore, I accidentally — in the electricity of the red carpet, which I’ve never done one before — called ‘Hidden Figures’ ‘Hidden Fences,'” Bush Hager said on “Today.”
“Today” host Al Roker, who co-hosted the red carpet special with Bush Hager, defended his colleague by criticizing the culture of social media.
“Fences,” which earned Viola Davis a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama on Sunday night, stars Denzel Washington, who also directed the adaptation of August Wilson’s play about a retired Negro League pitcher who struggles with his past and his relationship with his family.