Ariana DeBose Talks Making History With Her First SAG Awards Win for 'West Side Story' (Exclusive)
etonline.comAriana DeBose is no stranger to making history. On Sunday, the breakout star of took home the 2022 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her work as Anita, snagging her first win for her first nomination. «My heart's beating in my chest right now.
It's taken a lot of time for me to feel comfortable calling myself an actor,» DeBose said during her speech. «My roots come from the dance world and the Broadway stage and the Anita that we see on the screen took every bit of me, but she took 10 years to make, and I'm very proud of her and of our film.»The actress continued by thanking the film's creator, Steven Spielberg saying, «Thank you for believing in the possibility of my talent, and that of my colleagues.
Thank you to the entire cast and crew of because what a labor of love and it's a beautiful cinematic experience and I'm thrilled that people get to actually see it.»Wrapping her speech, she thanked her fellow actors, and even Lady Gaga, «And just thank all of you, staring at me, so many of you,» she added. «I've watched so many of you for a very long time you have inspired me and you continued to do so and I am just thrilled to be among you.
So, thank you.»DeBose has already taken home a Golden Globe and snagged both a Critics Choice and Oscar nomination for her role as Anita.
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