Director Ava DuVernay's adorable niece 'hustled half of Hollywood' for selfies at the Oscars
 
 
There are significant perks to being related to Oscar nominees, as director Ava DuVernay's 11-year-old niece discovered Sunday at the Academy Awards. "Lawd hav' mercy," tweeted The 13th and Selma director on Tuesday after discovering her niece had "hustled half of Hollywood for Oscar selfies."
As the niece shows off her selfies, DuVernay films. "I mean…" DuVernay mutters as her niece reaches double-digit poses with celebs.
You can't help but admire the 11-year-old's guts, though. DuVernay added: "Thanks to all who were so kind to her!"
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