Ariana DeBose On ‘West Side Story,’ ‘Kraven The Hunter’ & Those ‘Schmigadoon!’ Connections [Interview]

The cast of West Side Story are playing a game of “This or That,” exclusively for Just Jared!

Rita Moreno is back on the awards season circuit with Steven Spielberg's celebrated new adaptation of the Leonard Bernstein-Stephen Sondheim musical and ready to cheer on Ariana DeBose, who is poised to make Oscars history once again with a win for the same role.«I'll tell you what, this is an Oscar part,» Moreno told ET's Will Marfuggi at the 74th Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday night. «And I can tell you the scene that seals it, and it's the scene in the candy store.

Jane Campion has issued an apology for a remark she made toward tennis greats Venus and Serena Williams at the Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday that landed her in hot water while accepting her award for best director. "I made a thoughtless comment equating what I do in the film world with all that Serena Williams and Venus Williams have achieved.

Ariana DeBose is unstoppable! The Afro-Latina won in the best supporting actress category at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards for her stunning performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story.“Wow, this is wild. I wrote some things down, and yet my phone is over there.

Dune, West Side Story and Nightmare Alley were among the big film winners at the Motion Picture Sound Editors’ 69th Golden Reel Awards, which were handed out during a virtual ceremony tonight. See the full list below.

Steven Spielberg’s film adaptation of West Side Story, revealing it was ‘exciting and daunting all at the same time’ to join the project. The 30-year-old snagged a Bafta award nomination for best supporting actor for his efforts but revealed that he still struggled with feeling anxious at the outset, as well as his view that there were ‘no second chances’ when it came to acting for film roles rather than on stage.

Ariana DeBose has won Best Supporting Actress at the 202 Critics Choice Awards for her role in .The actress was blown away as she accepted the award from The Savoy Hotel in London, just hours after earning a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for the same role.DeBose stunned in a goldenrod yellow strapless column gown from Carolina Herrera as she thanked fans and critics for their support.«Critics, you matter, and I am so, so, so grateful for your support of ,» DeBose shared. «There were so many people who questions whether or not this film should be reimagined, and you rallied around us, you loved on us, every single one of us, and I am very, very grateful for that.»«To my fellow nominees, you are also esteemed and glorious and I love you so much! You inspire me, and especially one fellow nominee, the great Rita Moreno,» she shared, addressing the Oscar winner who was nominated in the same category as DeBose. «Seriously, you made space for me to thrive beside you.

Ariana DeBose has won Best Supporting Actress at the 202 Critics’ Choice Awards for her role in “West Side Story”.

Kristen Stewart was a vision of Hollywood glamour at the Critics Choice Awards.The star, 31, who is up for Best Actress for her role in Spencer, was a sight to behold in a slinky silver dress fit for a princess.All eyes were on Kristen as she posed up a storm on the red carpet, looking stunning from head-to-toe. Va va voom!Kristen Stewart was a vision of Hollywood glamour at the Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles on SundayThe slinky dress clung to Kristen's fabulous frame, from her toned waist to her legs.The sleeveless dress also put her toned arms on full display.

Ariana DeBose and Troy Kotsur kept their winning ways going during award season - including earning two earlier in the night at the BAFTA Awards - as they each won again at theCritics' Choice Awards2022 on Sunday night.The talented thespians each took home their second awards of the night in the Best Supporting Actor and Actress categories as they were seen via satellite from London.DeBose, 31, won for West Side Story as she beat out heavy competition includingCaitríona Balfe – Belfast,Ann Dowd – Mass, Kirsten Dunst – The Power of the Dog, Aunjanue Ellis – King Richard, and Rita Moreno – West Side Story. Golden: Ariana DeBose earned Best Supporting Actress for West Side Story at the Critics' Choice Awards just hours after earning a similar honor at the BAFTA Awards Incredible: Troy Kotsur won Best Supporting Actor for CODA after also winning earlierThe actress ended her speech with an inspiring message as she said: 'You know, the last thing I'm going to say, because you never know who is watching, to all young people, it doesn't matter how you identify who you are, you are unique, you are talented, you are seen, you are valued, you are loved, and you matter.

BAFTA Awards.Arianna won the British Academy Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the remake of the 1961 classic. The casting director for West Side Story, which was released last year, opened up about her experience with the actress as she attempted to get her to audition.She said: "I tried to get Arianna to audition four times, she did not come in.

Rachel Zegler stuns in an Old Hollywood inspired look at the 2022 EE British Academy Film Awards on Sunday (March 13) at Royal Albert Hall in London, England.

Rebel Wilson addressed her weight loss in her BAFTA opening monologue and, in true Rebel style, it was full of humour!MORE: BAFTAs 2022: see the list of winners here - LIVE UPDATESThe actress and comedian, who is hosting this year's awards at the Royal Albert Hall, took the opportunity to mention her "transformation" and the not-so-serious reasons behind it.WATCH: Rebel Wilson addresses her weight loss in candid BAFTA monologue"Now I might look a bit different from the last time you guys saw me here," she began telling the audience, adding: "I've done quote the transformation, I hope JK Rowling still approves."Rebel continued: "Everybody's asking me like, 'Why did you lose weight?' Well, clearly, it was to get the attention of Robert Pattinson, because you know what they say, once you got bat, you don't go back."MORE: Rebel Wilson reveals special Women's Day honor in eye-catching teal mini-dressMORE: Rebel Wilson turns heads in snapshots from incredible birthday bash Rebel Wilson joked about her weight loss in her opening monologue at the BAFTAsThe Bridesmaids actress couldn't resist throwing in one more joke before changing the subject. "No, guys, seriously I did not lose weight just for a guy, as if! I did it to get more acting roles… Boy, I'm now so excited I can play the non-funny love-interest in an Adam Sandler movie."The Pitch Perfect star is hosting the awards for the first time in her career and was clearly thrilled by the gig.

Ariana DeBose is one step closer to Oscar glory!

Tim Gray Senior Vice PresidentTim Cook chatted with Ted Sarandos, Meryl Streep huddled with Jane Campion, Morgan Freeman (age 85) was deep in conversation with “King Richard’s” Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton (each 15), while “Squid Game” director Hwang Dong-hyuk fulfilled his personal goal of meeting both Guillermo del Toro and Steven Spielberg. Meanwhile, Rita Moreno was warmly greeted by the “CODA” team, including director Sian Heder and stars Marlee Matlin and Troy Kotsur.The event was the 22nd annual AFI Awards in an afternoon that is “all about one community of artists,” as AFI prexy-CEO Bob Gazzale said.AFI announced its honorees on Dec.

Ariana DeBose is celebrating two projects at the 2022 AFI Awards!

Andrew Barker Senior Features WriterWhen the Directors Guild of America’s annual awards gets underway March 12, there will be a number of changes from years previous. Most obviously, the ceremony will finally be held in person at the Beverly Hilton, after two straight years of virtual celebrations.

Costume Designers Guild Awards, which was held at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, California.Once the red carpet cooled off, guests headed inside as co-hosts Andrew Rannells and Casey Wilson (of Black Monday fame) set the tone for a fun-filled celebration. There were laughs and lots of cheers, of course, but there was also serious talk about pay equity from Guild president, Salvador Perez, who asked audience members to wave the “Pay Equity Now” fans that were placed under each seat.

Ariana DeBose makes a fashion statement in a chic black gown while arriving at the 2022 Costume Designers Guild Awards on Wednesday night (March 9) in Santa Monica, Calif.

EXCLUSIVE: Catch-22 star Christopher Abbott is set to join Sony Pictures’ Marvel movie Kraven the Hunter, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the title role. While unconfirmed, sources say Abbott would play the film’s main villain, The Foreigner — one of Spider-Man’s bigger adversaries in the comics.

They are just weeks away from Hollywood’s biggest night, and this year’s Academy Award nominees got their red carpet practice in as they arrived in style for the 94th Oscars Luncheon in Los Angeles on Monday.Leading the high-profile nominees were some of the film industry's biggest stars, including Spencer star Kristen Stewart, former Oscar winner Penelope Cruz, Jessica Chastain and newcomer and West Side Story star Ariana DeBose.The actresses stunned in elegant black ensembles and playful pink items as they caught up with their fellow nominees. Star power: Kristen Stewart, Jessica Chastain, Penelope Cruz and Ariana DeBose were dressed in their best as they led the nominees for the 94th Academy Awards on Monday at the ceremony's annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon in Los Angeles Kristen Stewart highlighted her inimitable style at the social event with a stylish cropped black jacket with all but the top button left undone.She made the look edgy by going topless underneath it, and she paired the jacket with black pleated satin slacks that reached down to the floor.