Ariana DeBose becomes first openly queer woman of colour to win an Oscar

Ariana DeBose has landed a very exciting new role!

Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose will executive produce “Two and Only,” an original screenplay by Latina and LGBTQ+ writer Jen Rivas-DeLoose (“Selena: The Series”) for Sony’s Screen Gems, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.The project will serve as a star vehicle for DeBose, who recently became the first openly queer woman of color to win an Academy Award for her portrayal of ‘Anita’ in Spielberg’s “West Side Story.”While plot details are being kept under wraps, the project is described as “My Best Friend’s Wedding” with a bisexual Latina pov, and will be overseen at Screen Gems by Scott Strauss and Giselle Johnson.Producing the project are Sad Unicorn’s Randall Einhorn and Jeremy Stern.DeBose was most recently seen in Steven Spielberg’s reimagining of “West Side Story,” for which she won the Academy Award, SAG Award, BAFTA, and Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress. She is currently in production on Sony Pictures’ “Kraven,” which is set to release January 13, 2023.

EXCLUSIVE: Ariana DeBose, who recently became the first openly queer woman of color to win an Oscar, for her portrayal of Anita in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, will executive produce Screen Gems’ Two and Only, an original screenplay by Latina and LGBTQ+ writer Jen Rivas-DeLoose. It will be developed as a star vehicle for DeBose.

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to win an Oscar and a SAG Award in the best supporting actress category for her performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story.The 31-year-old actress is also the second Latina to win an Academy Award after Rita Moreno won an Oscar for playing the same role 60 years ago.“Imagine this little girl in the back seat of a white Ford Focus,” she said on March 27 during her acceptance speech. “Look into her eyes, you see an openly queer woman of color, an Afro-Latina who found her strength in life through art, and that’s what I believe we’re here to celebrate.”DeBose attended the ceremony with her mom Mrs.

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An award season like no other has finally come to a close with the 94th Academy Awards rolling up the virtual red carpet on a year of movie-watching at home. Today, the latest crop of winners are basking in Oscar’s glow, getting ready to tackle their first post-win projects.

Ariana DeBose becomes an Oscar winner! The singer and actor won in the category of Best Supporting Actress for her role as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story.After winning, the Puerto Rican descent actress makes history as the first Afro-Latina with an Academy Award and the second Latina to ever receive the Oscar statuette.Ariana’s triumph comes 60 years after fellow Puerto Rican actress the legendary Rita Moreno also won the award in the same category for the same movie and same role. In 1962 Rita became the first Hispanic woman ever to receive the recognition.“You know what? Now you see why Anita says ‘I want to be in America,’ because even in this weird world that we live in, dream do come true and that’s really a heartening thing right now,” said DeBose while accepting her Academy Award. “If I took the time to say thank you to every single beautiful person who has lifted me up on this stage, we would be sitting here until the next Oscars,” she jokes.“So I’m not going to do that.

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West Side Story, making her the the first out queer woman of color to win an Oscar award. DeBose is also the first Afro-Latina queer Oscar winner in an acting category.Now you see why Anita says ‘I want to be in America’, because even in this weary world that we live in, dreams do come true, and that’s a really heartening thing right now,” DeBose said in her acceptance speech.In a nod to actor Rita Moreno, who won a Best Supporting Actress in 1962 – the first Latina to ever win an Oscar – for the same role of Anita in the original film.Ariana DeBose is the first openly queer person of color to win an acting Oscar.

, and it's on the Oscars stage!Ariana DeBose completed her awards season sweep at Sunday's Academy Awards, taking home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her breakthrough turn in the fiery role that won Rita Moreno the same award almost exactly 60 years ago to the day.«What is this?!» an excited DeBose screamed as she held the coveted gold trophy. «Now you see why that Anita says 'I want to be in America,' because even in this weary world that we live in, dreams do come true, and that's really a heartening thing right now.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterFor the second time in Oscars history, the Academy has recognized an actress for playing Anita in “West Side Story.”Ariana DeBose took home the best supporting actress Oscar for her version of Anita — the close confidant of Maria and girlfriend of Bernardo — in Steven Spielberg’s remake of the classic musical. It’s the same show-stopping role that won Rita Moreno an Academy Award for best supporting actress 60 years ago in 1962.On stage, DeBose paid tribute to her “West Side Story” predecessor Moreno — who was in the audience — for breaking ground for Latinos in Hollywood.“You’re staring at me right now and I’m so grateful.

Ariana DeBose stuns in a custom Valentino look at the 2022 Academy Awards red carpet on Sunday (March 27) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorSaint Laurent has entered the Oscar party race.The legendary French fashion house held its first pre-Oscar soiree on Friday night. Hosted by Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello, the evening began with a VIP dinner for about 50 people at the Harvey house, a John Lautner-designed architectural gem in Los Feliz owned by Mitch Glazer and Kelly Lynch. A late-night reception for about 150 included a performance from indie band Wet Leg and waiters who passed around steak tar tar on potato chips and tomato crostini.

Kristen Stewart: Best Actress is always one of the most competitive categories at the Oscars, and this year’s race is set to be a real nail-biter. Early on, it looked like Stewart was a shoo-in for the honor, but then she was left out of many other major ceremonies, only to earn a semi-surprise Academy Award nod.At times, the favor seems to shift to others for a period, and Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Olivia Colman, Jessica Chastain and Kristen Stewart have all had a turn as the suggested winner.No one really knows who will receive the trophy, and it’s sure to be one of the most exciting moments of the night.Stewart is nominated for her pitch-perfect performance as Princess Diana in Spencer.