West Side Story's Ariana DeBose answers our burning questions | Bazaar UK

While the last two years have been drastically different for many people, it's been a particularly transformative period for #ArianaDeBose. The American actress and singer was cast as Anita in Steven Spielberg's #WestSideStory - a role she describes as "life changing" - and her performance has since landed her nominations for a Golden Globe, an Oscar, and two BAFTAs.
"It's definitely opened up my world to crazy new horizons," she tells us of the role when we meet to record our video interview at the BAFTA headquarters in London. She recalled how she felt when Spielberg offered her the job, describing it as a "really special" moment.
Watch our full interview with DeBose above, in which she reveals everything from her guilty pleasures to what makes her happiest and her signature dance move.
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[@jp9707]

I saw west side story two days ago and I'm now obsessed with Ariana Debose! She's so incredibly talented and vibrant. I hope to see her in many things in the future!

[@cinnnny_]

Show business can change a person, and I hope she stays down to earth and still roots for the underdog. I think the world needs someone this genuine.

[@bryancash6330]

Says she’s a muppet while wearing a muppet. My new queen 💅🏻

[@mihaelamars]

I just met her the other day. A year down the line, she's still lovely. A true gem of a human being!!

[@miednight]

Her Oscar acceptance speech was beautiful

[@3ey2a]

Love her since Hamilton💙 Now she is Anita, go girl!! you gonna shine✨️

[@idaf3028]

she's winning that oscar! like i love all the nominees but she deserves it!!

[@ArtGeek2817]

I really want her to win too. She definitely deserve it. Espescailly for America and the whole back half of the movie.

[@Bjork4s]

@@ArtGeek2817 if Rita Moreno can win it, so could her. Would be awesome to see Anita being the third character in Oscar history to have two actors winning an Oscar after The Godfather's Vito Corleone and DC's Joker if Ariana wins

[@nikki-hx8et]

she won it!

[@idaf3028]

@@nikki-hx8et I know I’m so happy!

[@bonnienoonan7360]

Beautiful, talented, thoughtful, intelligent, and articulate.

[@41yearoldnewdriver]

I think Arianna Debose is so cool. She's the new actress who won Oscars for acting. I think she is so cool. She is similar to Halle Berry in the 1990s in 2022.

[@doreenlybrand6728]

You had me at cookie dough!!!🤣🤣 I love it and I now love you. I got on the Ariana trail late, but I'm catching up. You're amazing. I like you too .

[@CassieJazz96]

Living for this outfit

[@iamnoob6900]

So in love with her, first known her from the prom Netflix, but she really catches my interest at Hamilton the movie then her performance as Anita at WST. I wish I could watch some of her broadway shows but unfortunately i can't huhu

[@amycooper2364]

love, joy, and grace combined as one person

[@anthonybeltre4134]

Eres maravilloso, what a energy. Big kiss from Spain 🇪🇸 💜

[@gianlucam7520]

Super cute! Love her! ❤️❤️

[@chrisg2282]

I love this woman 💯💯. I also think she would be a great Senator 💯

[@iamsriracha]

I love her

[@gabishina]

what a delight

[@doreenlybrand6728]

That can be I your future girl. Senater Debose.

[@behindthemic6238]

love u = my gf

[@damienmcnear8442]

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