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Ryan Coogler honored his wife Zinzi for her leadership and support in making Sinners a success, highlighting their partnership since their teenage years.
- At the Critics Choice Association's Celebration of Black Cinema and Television, Ryan Coogler accepted the Director Award for Sinners, shifting the room from celebration to reflection as he honored his wife Zinzi Coogler.
- Since their teenage years, Zinzi Coogler has been an essential partner in Ryan Coogler's life and work, and their relationship continued through Saint Mary's College of California.
- Coogler credited Zinzi Coogler with pushing him to be better and recalled her early support buying him screenwriting software; he said she served as his boss and led projects including Sinners and Creed III.
- The speech highlighted unsung sacrifices behind Hollywood stories, reminding the industry that the couple's partnership is built on quiet sacrifice and trust.
- They married in 2016 and, according to Coogler, she was an essential part of his creative life, with Proximity Media co-founded in 2021 alongside Sev Ohanian.
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Ryan Coogler Gets Emotional Honoring His Wife During Critics Choice Speech
Source: Earl Gibson III / Getty Ryan Coogler’s acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Black Cinema and Television turned into one of the most heartfelt moments of the night—and a rare public window into the deeply personal partnership behind his work. ✕ Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Held Tuesday even…
Ryan Coogler Gushes Over Wife While Accepting Award
Filmmaker Ryan Coogler paused mid-speech, eyes shining with emotion, to praise his wife and creative partner while accepting a major directing honor Tuesday night. Coogler, 39, received the Director Award at the Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television. The ceremony, held in Los Angeles, spotlighted outstanding contributions to film and television by Black artists. Heartfelt Tribute to Zinzi Coogler As app…
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