Ariana DeBose tonight made her first appearance as host of Saturday Night Live, talking in her opening monologue about her performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of West Side Story, which recently netted her a Golden Globe.
“Now, not many people know this, but West Side Story is actually based on another classic tale of star-crossed lovers,” the actress joked. “90 Day Fiancé.”
In any case, she said, she’s pleased to be on the show to represent not only the Latino community, but also that of Broadway. “Obviously, Broadway has been through a lot these past couple of years, but we are a community that perseveres,” she said. “I believe Broadway changes lives. I mean, hey, it changed mine, and Broadway has this magical ability to bring people together.”
DeBose continued to say that we “can all use” a little bit of Broadway right now, teeing up...
“Now, not many people know this, but West Side Story is actually based on another classic tale of star-crossed lovers,” the actress joked. “90 Day Fiancé.”
In any case, she said, she’s pleased to be on the show to represent not only the Latino community, but also that of Broadway. “Obviously, Broadway has been through a lot these past couple of years, but we are a community that perseveres,” she said. “I believe Broadway changes lives. I mean, hey, it changed mine, and Broadway has this magical ability to bring people together.”
DeBose continued to say that we “can all use” a little bit of Broadway right now, teeing up...
- 1/16/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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