Tiffany Haddish knows her worth and is getting candid about it.
In an exclusive report from Variety, the actress and comedian revealed that she was asked to host the Grammys’ pre-telecast ceremony, but turned it down when she was asked to do it without getting paid.
In addition, Haddish told the publication that the Recording Academy wouldn’t cover her makeup, wardrobe and hair for the three-hour event, despite the fact that she’s nominated in the Best Comedy Album category for her Netflix special Black Mitzvah.
“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.”
In the wake of this revelation, Recording Academy chief Harvey Mason Jr. issued a public apology to Haddish on social media.
“It’s just been brought to my attention that the Recording Academy invited Tiffany Haddish to host this year’s Premiere ceremony,” said Mason early Thursday morning. “Unfortunately and without my knowing, the talent booker working for the Academy told Ms. Haddish that we wouldn’t even cover her costs while she hosted this event for us.
Mason, upon revealing that he was unaware of the controversy surrounding the Recording Academy, revealed that he spoke with Haddish involving the matter.
“Thankfully, Ms. Haddish was gracious enough to allow me to have a conversation with her. I apologized to her personally, I apologized from the Academy, and I expressed to her my regret and my displeasure about how this went down and how it was handled. And I will say, Tiffany, we are sorry and thank you for allowing me to speak on it.”
