Oscars 2022: West Side Story's Ariana DeBose becomes first openly queer person of colour to win Best Supporting Actress
2 years, 8 months ago

Oscars 2022: West Side Story's Ariana DeBose becomes first openly queer person of colour to win Best Supporting Actress

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“To anybody who has ever questioned your identity, I promise you there is a place for us," Ariana DeBose said in her Oscars 2022 acceptance speech. The Oscar for best supporting actress goes to Ariana DeBose for West Side Story. DeBose won the Academy Award on Sunday night for her acting, singing, and dancing as Anita in her breakthrough role in the Steven Spielberg reimagining of the classic musical. “To anybody who has ever questioned your identity,” she said, “I promise you there is a place for us.” Largely unknown in film circles before landing the coveted role, the 31-year-old North Carolina native became the clear Oscar favourite after an awards season full of victories.

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Ariana DeBose wins Oscar for best supporting actress
2 years, 8 months ago

Ariana DeBose wins Oscar for best supporting actress

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Ariana DeBose lived up to Oscar predictions and followed the path of her “West Side Story” predecessor Rita Moreno. In her acceptance speech, DeBose said she found her “strength in life through art.” “To anybody who has ever questioned your identity,” she said, “I promise you there is a place for us.” Largely unknown in film circles …

Oscars fans ‘weeping’ at moment Rita Moreno watches Ariana DeBose win same Academy Award 60 years later
2 years, 8 months ago

Oscars fans ‘weeping’ at moment Rita Moreno watches Ariana DeBose win same Academy Award 60 years later

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy West Side Story fans were left “weeping” after Ariana DeBose won …

Ariana DeBose celebrates being a ‘queer woman of colour’ as she wins Oscar
2 years, 8 months ago

Ariana DeBose celebrates being a ‘queer woman of colour’ as she wins Oscar

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Ariana DeBose wins Oscar for best supporting actress
2 years, 8 months ago

Ariana DeBose wins Oscar for best supporting actress

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Oscar for best …

‘West Side Story’ star Ariana DeBose makes LGBTQ+, Latinx history at SAG Awards
2 years, 9 months ago

‘West Side Story’ star Ariana DeBose makes LGBTQ+, Latinx history at SAG Awards

LA Times  

“West Side Story” breakout Ariana DeBose is the first openly queer woman and the first Latina performer to win an individual film prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The rising movie star received the film honor for supporting actress for her powerful turn as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.” She prevailed over fellow nominees Caitríona Balfe, Cate …

Oscars 2022: Streaming dominates nominations again, with Netflix's The Power of the Dog, Apple TV's The Tragedy of Macbeth
2 years, 10 months ago

Oscars 2022: Streaming dominates nominations again, with Netflix's The Power of the Dog, Apple TV's The Tragedy of Macbeth

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Oscar voters rewarded Netflix, Apple TV+, and Amazon films with nearly 40 Oscar nominations — 27 for Netflix alone, with Jane Campion’s Western The Power of the Dog recognised in an impressive 12 categories, including best picture. And Tuesday, Oscar voters rewarded Netflix, Apple TV+, and Amazon films with nearly 40 Oscar nominations — 27 for Netflix alone, with Jane …

Here’s how Oscar nominee Ariana DeBose could make history
2 years, 10 months ago

Here’s how Oscar nominee Ariana DeBose could make history

LA Times  

She’s already in some exclusive clubs, but if newly minted Oscar nominee Ariana DeBose won, she’d join more. “Her kids were clapping in the background; she said, ‘We have to go learn some history, but I love you, goodbye!’ ” She’s a supporting actress nominee alongside Jessie Buckley, Kirsten Dunst, Judi Dench and Aunjanue Ellis. DeBose got the nod for …

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