DGA Awards Host Kumail Nanjiani Jabs Guild Over Its Former D.W. Griffith Award; Says ‘Sinners’ “Captured True Horror Of White People Dancing”

February 8, 2026 Deadline

Kumail Nanjiani had the Beverly Hilton Ballroom in stiches tonight at the 78th DGA Awards on how backwards they’ve been for quite some time, specifically in regards to their lifetime achievement award. No, the jab wasn’t over the fact that it’s not being bestowed this year to a notable filmmaker (last year’s recipient being Ang […]