Ariana DeBose has defended her divisive efficiency on the 2023 BAFTA Movie Awards.
In a preview of her look on BBC Radio 2’s The Zoe Ball Breakfast Present, the West Facet Story star addresses the backlash she obtained after performing an authentic rap in honour of feminine nominees on the awards present in London earlier this month.
As a part of the gig, Ariana named-checked actresses together with Angela Bassett, Viola Davis, Cate Blanchett, and Jamie Lee Curtis.
After Zoe praised the efficiency, Ariana joked that the host “could be one of many few” to take action, saying, “I’ll take it, since you’re my individuals.”
Following the 32-year-old’s look, criticism and memes appeared on social media, main her to delete her Twitter account.
But, Ariana maintained that she achieved what she got down to do with the present.
“Actually, it’s not like I’m like, ‘Hey BAFTA, let me in!’ They really known as me, imagine it or not,” the entertainer recollects. “That was the task. Like, ‘Come rejoice ladies,’ and I used to be like, ‘Completely!’
“We did that and it was enjoyable. Not gonna lie, I had a blast.”
She additionally famous one optimistic on-line response: “Homosexual Twitter appeared to love it, in order that’s good. I’ll take it.”
The total interview is ready to air on Monday.
