Brad Pitt uses his charm to help everyone pronounce David Oyelowo’s name

Digging that nail polish Brad! David Oyelowo was given the Breakthrough Performance Award for his portrayal of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Before handing over the award Brad Pitt took a moment to educate the crowd, and the media, on how to properly pronounce David Oyelowo’s name. Watch him teach everyone the proper way to say, “Oyelowo” (it is not that hard, it’s oh-yellow-oh) with a simple sing-along:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM2p93ziz2M?feature=player_embedded

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