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Ego Nwodim Pitches ‘Menace II Society’ Sequel, Invents Award For Ben Affleck’s ‘The Town’ In Independent Spirit Awards Opening Monologue

February 15, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Ego Nwodim Pitches ‘Menace II Society’ Sequel, Invents Award For Ben Affleck’s ‘The Town’ In Independent Spirit Awards Opening Monologue
In her first outing as host of the Independent Spirit Awards, SNL alum Ego Nwodim dedicated her politics-free opening monologue to covering a wide range of topics, even finding time to pitch a Menace II Society sequel and give out her own personal award to one of Ben Affleck’s past works. Joking, “This feel like […]

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In her first outing as host of the Independent Spirit Awards, SNL alum Ego Nwodim dedicated her politics-free opening monologue to covering a wide range of topics, even finding time to pitch a Menace II Society sequel and give out her own personal award to one of Ben Affleck’s past works. Joking, “This feel like […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
In her first outing as host of the Independent Spirit Awards, SNL alum Ego Nwodim dedicated her politics-free opening monologue to covering a wide range of topics, even finding time to pitch a Menace II Society sequel and give out her own personal award to one of Ben Affleck’s past works. Joking, “This feel like […] Ego Nwodim hosts the 41st Independent Spirit Awards Film Independent via YouTube In her first outing as host of the Independent Spirit Awards, SNL alum Ego Nwodim dedicated her politics-free opening monologue to covering a wide range of topics, even finding time to pitch a Menace II Society sequel and give out her own personal award to one of Ben Affleck’s past works. Joking, “This feel like the Bad Bunny bowl,” Nwodim officially kicked off her monologue after traipsing through the entirety of the Hollywood Palladium. “I am getting my steps in,” she joked. “Should have worn my damn Fitbit. This is a long walk, for real.” Related Stories News 'Sorry, Baby,' 'The Secret Agent' & 'Adolescence' Stars Among Early Awardees -- Spirit Awards Winners List (Updating Live)

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