Key takeaways:
- Ariana DeBose deactivated her Twitter account after her performance at the 2023 BAFTAs went viral for the wrong reasons.
- DeBose won an Oscar for her performance in “West Side Story” and is a prominent figure in the Broadway community.
- The 76th BAFTAs was held in London, England and attended by some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
Broadway star and Oscar-winning actor Ariana DeBose has deactivated her Twitter account after a performance at the 2023 BAFTAs on Sunday night that went viral for all the wrong reasons.
DeBose, who hosted the 76th annual BAFTAs, began the show with a song that celebrated the various nominees in the best lead and supporting actress categories. The actresses appeared to be amused, but not particularly enthused, by the shout-outs, causing some viewers to deem the moment cringey.
A clip of the performance posted by the BAFTAs Twitter account went viral, as users poked fun at the lyrics. DeBose’s decision to deactivate her Twitter account came shortly after the performance.
The actor won an Oscar for her performance as Anita in 2022’s “West Side Story” and has been a prominent figure in the Broadway community for many years. It is unclear if DeBose will reactivate her Twitter account in the future.
The BAFTAs are one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the film industry, and the 76th annual ceremony was held in London, England. The event was attended by some of the biggest names in Hollywood, and the nominees included Dolly De Leon, Carey Mulligan, Michelle Yeoh, Viola Davis, Ana De Armas and others.
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