That is her first Oscar nomination and win. DeBose has acquired approval for her function as Anita within the musical movie.
When DeBose took the stage she emotionally mentioned, “Even on this bizarre world we stay in, desires do come true.”
She additionally thanked her mom, who got here as her visitor and was within the viewers. DeBose spoke movingly about her expertise as a queer Afro-Latina girl.
“For anybody who has ever questioned their identification, there may be certainly a spot for us,” she mentioned, quoting her movie.
DeBose has beforehand received a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and a Display screen Actors Guild Award for this function.
In 1962, Rita Moreno received the identical award for a similar function. Moreno starred as Anita within the unique “West Facet Story” movie and made historical past herself as the primary Hispanic actress to win in the most effective supporting actress class.
Moreno performed drugstore proprietor Valentina within the remake.
Debose additionally paid tribute to Moreno in her acceptance speech on Sunday, thanking her for paving the way in which for different “Anitas” in Hollywood.
“Ariana DeBose is an immensely proficient actress and an incredible advocate for LGBTQ individuals and other people of coloration,” GLAAD’s President & CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis mentioned in an announcement Sunday. “She not solely made historical past tonight as the primary queer girl of coloration to win an Oscar, however she despatched an exquisite and well timed message to LGBTQ younger individuals. I hope LGBTQ youth around the globe noticed her win, heard her communicate and acknowledge that they too ought to dream massive.”