Ariana DeBose’s show-stopping musical number at the BAFTAs that included a rap shout-out to the women acting nominees by name has become a cottage industry.
Now, the actress herself is fueling the fun, sharing some of her favorite online jabs on Instagram Saturday. DeBose wasn’t so self-assured in the immediate aftermath of her performance.
She deactivated her Twitter account after a deluge of mocking posts on the performance. But the passage of time and the scattered fan support have bolstered her courage.
Among the supporters was Lizzo, who produced a TikTok that mimicked the DeBose rap. Singer Adele also gave some support from the stage. “The internet is wild, yall” DeBose wrote. “Appreciate all the love.” A post shared by Ariana DeBose (@arianadebose) By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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