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Ben Affleck Reveals Michael Jordan's Demands For 'AIR', Film Receives Standing Ovation at SXSW

Ben Affleck opened up about his conversation with Michael Jordan before working on the biopic AIR.

The 50-year-old actor teamed up with Matt Damon to make the film which premiered during the 2023 SXSW Conference and Festival in Austin, Texas.

“I had a chance to sit down with Michael Jordan, because I just wasn’t going to make this movie without asking him, ‘What matters to you?’ Interestingly, and tellingly, he had a few things that mattered,” Ben said as he introduced the film at the premiere.

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Viola Davis Dishes On Being Handpicked By Michael Jordan To Play His Mom in 'Air'

Viola Davis is opening up about her role in Air, as Michael Jordan‘s mom.

The 57-year-old actress stepped into the role for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon‘s latest project together, which had its premiere over the weekend at SXSW.

According to Ben, who directs as well as stars in the movie, one of Michael‘s only requests was that Viola play his mother, Deloris.

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Best Friends Ben Affleck & Matt Damon Pose Together at SXSW Premiere of Their Movie 'AIR'

Best friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck hit the red carpet outside The Paramount Theater for the premiere of their new movie AIR during the 2023 SXSW Conference and Festivals on Saturday (March 18) in Austin, Texas.

The duo were joined by co-stars Viola Davis, Julius Tennon (also Viola‘s husband), Jason Bateman, Chris Tucker and Chris Messina.

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Anne Hathaway, Sofia Vergara & More Attend Hollywood Beauty Awards 2023 - See Pics of the Stars on the Guestlist!

So many stars made an appearance at the 8th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards Benefiting Helen Woodward Animal Center, which was held at the Taglyan Complex on Thursday evening (March 9) in Los Angeles.

Ciara and Anne Hathaway were just two of the stars to walk the red carpet at the event. Meanwhile, Sofia Vergara and the likes of Viola Davis and Charlize Theron missed the carpet but appeared onstage during the ceremony.

Since the guestlist was so full, we pulled together pics of so many stars in attendance. That way you can see what everyone wore and who all was there!

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Viola Davis & Angela Bassett Get Support from Their Husbands at AAFCA Awards 2023

The stars are hitting the red carpet!

Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon joined Angela Bassett and husband Courtney B. Vance at the 2023 AAFCA Awards on Wednesday evening (March 1) at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Other stars in attendance included Black Panther: Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler, Omarion, Till stars Danielle Deadwyler and Jalyn Hall, Top Gun: Maverick actor Jay Ellis, and Harlem actress Meagan Good.

During the awards show, Danielle won the award for Best Actress, Angela won Best Supporting Actress, Jalyn won the award for Emerging Face!

Did you know that Viola and Julius will be starring in a new movie together?

FYI: Danielle is wearing a Versace dress. Meagan is wearing a Staud dress. Angela is wearing Styland with Jimmy Choo shoes and Gismondi jewelry.

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Viola Davis Stuns In Bright Yellow Dress at SAG Awards 2023 with 'The Woman King' Co-Star Sheila Atim

Viola Davis brightens up the room in a stunning yellow dress at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night (February 26) at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

The 57-year-old actress met up with director Gina Prince-Bythewood and Sheila Atim, as they repped their movie, The Woman King for the show.

Viola, who is also seen on the red carpet with husband Julius Tennon, is nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.

Meanwhile, The Woman King was up for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture. Top Gun: Maverick picked up that honor earlier this week.

The show is not airing on television this year and you can watch it for free RIGHT HERE on your computer or streaming device.

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Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Viola Davis & More Stars Attend NAACP Awards 2023 - See Pics of So Many Attendees!

So many stars made it out for the 54th NAACP Awards on Saturday evening (February 25) in Pasadena, Calif.

The likes of Tracee Ellis Ross, Viola Davis, Janelle Monae, Quinta Brunson and Sheryl Lee Ralph hit the carpet at the event, which was hosted at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

Zendaya made a glorious return to the red carpet after missing a couple of big awards shows, and Angela Bassett also showed up after winning big at the HCA Film Awards the evening prior.

Since the guestlist was so stacked, we pulled together pics of so many of the stars from the red carpet!

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