Maria Bakalova, the star of Borat 2, could have played the fictional character of Tutar in the sequel to Sacha Baron Cohen, but she had a real impact on another star of the film, Jeanise Jones, who had an equally strong impact on They.
Bakalova, 24, who became a true Oscar nominee for her performance as Borat’s daughter, spoke to the Los Angeles Times, revealing that they have reconnected on Thanksgiving.
The Bulgarian-born actress and model called Jones, 62, of Oklahoma City, the “true angel,” while revealing the impact Jones had on her.
Impact: Maria Bakalova, the star of Borat 2, could have played the fictional character of Tutar in the sequel to Sacha Baron Cohen, but she had a real impact on another star of the film, Jeanise Jones, who had an equally strong on her
Oscar nominee: Bakalova, 24, who became a real Oscar nominee for her portrayal of Borat’s daughter, spoke to The Los Angeles Times, revealing that they have reconnected on Thanksgiving.
“I will probably always think of her as my godmother, a true hero and life coach. She just wanted to help this girl become a strong woman, “Bakalova said.
She added that they had “a real human connection since the first day we met,” adding: “I called her on Thanksgiving: it was my first American Thanksgiving and it was also the most Hi.
‘I was so happy to talk to her that I started to cry. When I was filming, it was very difficult for me, because I wanted to tell him not to worry about me ‘, said Bakalova.
Life coach: “I will probably always think of her as my godmother, a true hero and life coach. She just wanted to help this girl become a strong woman, “Bakalova said
“It’s a great example of how important it is to be a good person and care about others,” Bakalova added.
Just days after the film was released in late October on Amazon Prime Video, Jones said in an interview with The New York Post that he felt “betrayed” that Tutar’s situation was fictitious.
“I feel like they’re from the third world and something like that happens where they sell women. I think this is real, so I felt betrayed by that, ”Jones said.
Betrayed: Just days after the film was released in late October on Amazon Prime Video, Jones said in an interview with The New York Post that he felt “betrayed” that Tutar’s situation was fictitious.
Baron Cohen himself would end up donating $ 100,000 to the Oklahoma City community of Jones, which will be distributed by her church, Ebenezer Baptist Church, at Jones’ request.
The funds were allocated for shelter, food and any other needs the community has, while Jones himself has seen an outpouring of support.
Jones’ pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Derrick Scobey, set up a GoFundMe to help her because she lost her 32-year job because of COVID-19.
Donation: Baron Cohen himself would end up donating $ 100,000 to the community in Oklahoma City, of which Jones is a member, which will be distributed by her church, Ebenezer Baptist Church at Jones’ request.
Fans raised over $ 184,000 in just over two months for Jones, nearly twice the initial $ 100,000 goal.
Bakalova was recently promoted to the lead actress for the Golden Globes, after being entered in the lead actress category.
Nominations for 78 annual Golden Globes will be announced on February 3.
Leading Actress: Bakalova was recently promoted to the lead actress for the Golden Globes, after being nominated for the supporting actress