The cast of “Hidden Figures” brought the real Katherine Johnson on stage, and no you’re crying
Despite not picking up any awards at last night’s Oscars (boo), the cast of Hidden Figures celebrated the real life inspiration for the movie by bring former NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson on stage, and no YOU’RE crying.
For those that don’t know, Hidden Figures tells the real story of the African-American women who were instrumental in helping the U.S. launch its space program. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe, the movie has been inspiring people all over the world, with special screenings of the movie being held at at the White House during Obama’s tenure. What’s more, it’s also proven to be a HUGE box office success, too, and it even knocked Rogue One: A Star Wars Story off the top spot.
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Now in a bid to celebrate the real life inspiration for the movie, the cast of Hidden Figures invited Katherine Johnson on stage, and it’s got us feeling a lot of feelings.
Just ahead of presenting the award for Best Documentary Feature, Henson, Spencer, and Monáe invited Johnson on stage, and it’s just so incredible.
On the stage, the 98-year-old Johnson received a standing ovation from the audience at the Academy Awards, before saying a very brief thank you.
#Oscars: 'Hidden Figures' star @TherealTaraji brings real-life Katherine Johnson on stage. pic.twitter.com/h8C5MkX3nK
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 27, 2017
People on social media were pretty warmed by the tribute, and we totally get it.
My favorite moment was when real-life NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson received a standing ovation with the cast of Hidden Figures. pic.twitter.com/HYnCPzYxki
— Michael Okuda (@MikeOkuda) February 27, 2017
omg! #BlackGirlMagic personified ✨ @JanelleMonae @TherealTaraji @octaviaspencer & Katherine Johnson #HiddenFigures pic.twitter.com/0aBI7f4GZg
— Johnetta Elzie (@Nettaaaaaaaa) February 27, 2017
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Everything about this. #Oscars #AlgebrasAngels #KatherineJohnson pic.twitter.com/xDAIc9tGIk
— Women's March (@womensmarch) February 27, 2017
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Katherine Johnson is getting the standing ovation she has long deserved. #Oscars #HiddenFigures
— The Rep Project (@RepresentPledge) February 27, 2017
As many people have said, we’re so glad that Johnson is finally getting the recognition that she deserves for her incredible work.
