Ariana DeBose slammed for bizarre 'out of breath' opening act about female nominees at BAFTAs 2023
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The 76th BAFTA awards ceremony took place on February 19, 2023 and honored the best national and foreign films of 2022. Instead of talking about the winners, Twitter was abuzz with discussion of a rather unusual opening performance by Ariana DeBose, who, after winning the BAFTA Supporting Actress award for 'West Side Story' last year, returned to open the 2023 ceremony.
The actress, known for her superb performances in 'Hamilton' and 'Westworld,' performed a song inspired by this year's female nominees on stage at London's Royal Festival Hall. The performance sent the Internet into a frenzy, which was reflected in numerous memes and comments.
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'Who is she and why on earth is she trying to sing?'
Twitter exploded over Ariana DeBose's opening performance at the BAFTAs. While some didn't know who she was, others asserted that DeBose actually won an Oscar and this isn't her best. An internet user said, "Who is she and why on earth is she trying to sing?" Another wrote, "She won an Oscar for a musical itβs an off day I promise."
She won an Oscar for a musical itβs an off day I promise π
β Ricky (@rickylovesbway) February 20, 2023
Some users went a little further with their comments and shared memes. "Miss Dame Danielle Deadwyler done said please leave me out of thisβ¦.. #EEBAFTAs" commented a user. Some users made a reference to their favourite TV show moment with, "same energy." "Yah, she sounds out of breath a bit to me... like was this supposed to be a kind of rap? And by audience reaction, people appear uncomfortable... maybe they should've just had her sing instead of this, because this doesn't work for her, maybe someone else though," a user said.
everyone when they were named pic.twitter.com/qPmWAjgsy6
β π·πππ₯π«π (@FL0RB0Y) February 20, 2023
Miss Dame Danielle Deadwyler done said please leave me out of thisβ¦.. #EEBAFTAs pic.twitter.com/Hd1fj7bRLY
β Kang MY Conqueror (@PhillipGBurke) February 19, 2023
Yah, she sounds out of breath a bit to me... like was this supposed to be a kind of rap? And by audience reaction, people appear uncomfortable... maybe they should've just had her sing instead of this, because this doesn't work for her, maybe someone else though.
β ZΓ© (@Febreathe) February 20, 2023
Which celebs were named in DeBose's opening act
Celebrities that were featured in DeBose's rap were some of the known people of the industry from Ana de Armas, Katy Brand, Michelle Yeoh, Viola Davis and Jamie Lee Curtis, with each name in the rap the camera cutting to the person when they were mentioned. While some looked baffled and uncomfortable, Jamie Lee Curtis was seen dancing away on her seat. Well, there was someone who fondly enjoyed the performance.
Sisters are doing it for themselves! The incredible @ArianaDeBose opens the 2023 #EEBAFTAs with an iconic performance! β¨ pic.twitter.com/G9YgKN2e1t
β BAFTA (@BAFTA) February 19, 2023
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