Superstar actress, Tiffany Haddish reportedly turned down hosting the
pre-grammys show after being told that all the costs were on her her transportation, wardrobe, hair, makeup — .
“All of
that would have to come out of my pocket,” she said, adding, “I don’t
know if this might mean I might not get nominated ever again, but I
think it’s disrespectful.”
Haddish
is nominated for her second Grammy this year for best comedy album for
Netflix’s “Black Mitzvah” following her first nom last year for spoken
word for “The Last Black Unicorn.” The 63rd Grammys will take place Jan.
31, 2021.
Contacted
by Variety, a rep for the Recording Academy noted that the Premiere
Ceremony is not a CBS program and is hosted by the Academy — a
not-for-profit organization — and that all hosts, presenters, and
performers have traditionally performed gratis, including this year. The
rep also noted that the situation would have no impact on any future
nominations for Haddish.
“I was
like, ‘The exposure is amazing but I think I have enough. I appreciate
you guys asking,’” Haddish said. “And as much as I appreciate the honor
of being nominated, that’s not okay.”