"They don't think black people sell in movies" - Godfrey calls out alleged media bias against "Sinners", starring Josh Allen's wife Hailee Steinfeld

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Hailee Steinfeld, who tied the knot with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in May, starred in Ryan Coogler's graphic vampire film "Sinners." The movie has reportedly made well over $270 million domestically since its April premiere.

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Although the film has received generally positive reviews, certain outlets have been critical.

On the Pivot Podcast with ESPN football analyst Ryan Clark, American comedian Godfrey defended the film. He claimed that Black-led productions are framed by the American media as financial risks irrespective of their performance.

"They were like it's not really making enough, but then there was a movie that had a mainly white cast that they lied about and said it was doing well when it wasn't. Then they went and tried to shit on Coogler's movie and Ben Stiller said "Why would you do that?" And I love that about Ben Stiller.
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"There are good people in every race and I'm not trying to say this to appease. It's the truth, I know people who look different than us that are good people man. And this is facts, they don't think black people sell in movies, they just don't think we do internationally. I've been to a lot of countries they do black shit. Lithuania, Russia, Turkey black shit everywhere, I go, 'Wow look at that.' Celebrating black culture. It's eespecially in America, that American mentality thinking we ain't shit because they know our shit is dope."
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Josh Allen is among the NFL players who have shared their thoughts on the film.

"It was awesome. It was a different world, a very cool experience," the reigning NFL MVP said during a Buffalo Bills media availability two months ago.

In addition to "Sinners," Steinfeld has acted in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," the "Pitch Perfect" series and "True Grit."

Josh Allen marries Hailee Steinfeld in California

On May 31, Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld tied the knot in a ceremony in California, six months after they announced their engagement.

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The couple, both 28 years old and natives of California, began their relationship in 2023 and got engaged in 2024.

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Since then, Steinfeld has been spotted cheering for Allen at Bills home games, and the star quarterback has been seen by her side at movie premieres.

Steinfeld and Allen were present at the NFL Awards ceremony in February. The Bills star gave his spouse credit when he delivered his MVP award-winning speech.

Allen is entering his eighth season in the league. He will attempt to lead the Bills to a Super Bowl this year after several failed attempts.

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