Ariana DeBose

Oscars Losers and Winners, from Will Smith to Sundance’s ‘CODA’ and ‘Summer of Soul’

An inside view of who was riding high, and who wasn’t, at the return-to-normal Oscars that didn’t.

Mar 28, 2022 7:45 pm /

For her spirited portrayal of Anita in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story,” the Broadway star earns her first Oscar nomination and win.

Mar 27, 2022 8:21 pm /

If either won, they’d become the first actor to be able to acknowledge their queerness from the Oscar stage.

Feb 8, 2022 6:40 pm /

At first, DeBose refused to read for Steven Spielberg. She had just landed the lead in a Broadway show.

Jan 20, 2022 7:30 pm /

“West Side Story” isn’t the only 2021 project that took advantage of the actress’ ability to give a musical the exact energy it needs.

Jan 17, 2022 5:05 pm /

With “SNL” back in the New Year, it continues its 47th season’s impressive run of first-time hosts.

Jan 16, 2022 4:00 pm /

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