Tiffany Haddish delivers hilarious NYFCC acceptance speech - watch

'Without God my parents wouldn’t have put their two uglies together and made me'

Tiffany Haddish (Getty Images)

Late last year, the New York Film Critics Circle Award winners were announced, many fellow critics praising their choice to award Tiffany Haddish for best-supporting actress for Girls Trip.

Appearing at the awards yesterday, Standing on stage with a special ‘Tiffany Toast’ cocktail — reportedly containing Finlandia grapefruit vodka, yuzu citrus, and a hint of pomegranate — Haddish delivered an exceptionally funny speech.

First, the actor introduced the drink: “It’s delicious. I had two, and I do feel like magic.” She then made sure the NYFCC spelled her name correctly on the award, declaring “It’s right.”

Haddish went on to thank God, “because without God my Mum and Daddy wouldn’t have put their two uglies together and made me.”

She then spoke at length about the large statue behind the podium, thanked the critics (although admitting she doesn’t read reviews), and detailed getting the role in Girls Trip. Watch the full 17-minute speech below.

Later this week, one of the first major award shows, the Golden Globes, will take place. While Haddish has not been nominated, there will no doubt be some excellent speeches nonetheless. Read about our predictions here.