Douglas Smith Opens up About His On-Screen Relationship With

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Bruno Mars, Beyonce Douglas Smith opens up Shailene and Cardi B among Woodley winners at BET Awards about his on-screen relationship with Shailene Woodley

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he season 2 of HBO’s popular show ‘Big Little Lies’ is back and has introduced some new Tfaces. Among them is actor Douglas Smith, who plays Jane’s (Shailene Woodley) co-worker Here is the list of winners Corey Brockfield. in other categories: While the fans are eagerly waiting to see what Los will happen with the two characters after their Angeles Video of the year: first date and slow dance together in the previous Childish Gambino, “This Is America” episodes, Smith shed some light on what’s in h e Best male hip-hop artist: Nipsey Hussle store for the viewers speaking about his on- Viewers’ choice award: Ella Mai, “Trip” screen relationship with Woodley, reported T Best actress: Regina King Entertainment Weekly. much-awaited BET Best actor: Michael B. Jordan He also opened up about Awards hosted by Re- Best movie: “BlacKkKlansman” what fosters their connec- gina Hall at the Mi- Young stars award: Marsai Martin tion and if the pairing crosoft Theater in Sportswoman of the year: Serena Williams could lead to a “happy Los Angeles on Sun- Sportsman of the year: Stephen Curry ending.” day, turned out to BET HER award: H.E.R., “Hard Place” When asked about be a special night Video director of the year: Karena Evans his eagerness to meet for many stars. Best international act: Burna Boy (Nigeria) Jane’s child Ziggy and if The star-stud- Best new international act: Sho Madjozi Douglas Smith he is incredibly serious for ded night, hon- (South Africa) her, the actor said, “Yes, ored artists in that’s a very good assumption. I liked several catego- when I read that. That this was the ries including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, way they were imagining this guy. You received by Mary J. Blige. Nipsey Hussle was graced with a always cringe when a different response Posthumous Humanitarian Award, reported CNN. happens in a movie. You know the stere- Cardi B who opened the 2019 BET Awards, alongside her otypical, “Oh ok, catch you later.” That’s husband Offset, with a stirring performance bagged album not what you want to read.” of the year award for her 2018 album ‘Invasion of Privacy’. Speaking about his character, he said, “Yes, Highly anticipated categories such as Best R & B/pop male he’s very empathetic...He’s somebody that has and female were claimed by Bruno Mars and Beyonce. Lil gone through therapy and had lots of diagnoses Baby bagged the best new artist award, famous hip hop group, thrown his way, and I think he is more sensitive Migos was honored with best group title and last but not the least than the average guy you see running up to you Travis Scott featuring Drake, and ‘Sicko Mode’ claimed Best collaboration. on the beach with a surfboard in their hands.”

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