Hes my date, the actress, 71, told the audience.

Whats better than that?

Close asked the audience.

34th Film Independent Spirit Awards, Roaming Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 23 Feb 2019

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I brought him up for this very reason.

Its called in the moment.'

And now back to the dog.

34th Film Independent Spirit Awards, Show, Los Angeles, USA - 23 Feb 2019

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Watch a video Close posted to Sir Pippins official Instagram account of their car ride to the Spirit Awards.