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NY Post
Page Six
27 Feb 2023


NextImg:Ariana DeBose pokes fun at viral BAFTAs rap while presenting at SAG Awards

Ariana DeBose brought a little bit of her BAFTA Awards rap to the 2023 SAG Awards.

While presenting the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Director in a Drama Series on Sunday, the actress poked fun at the viral moment.

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“Diego, do the thing,” the “West Side Story” star, 32, told her co-presenter, Diego Luna, referencing the song’s memorable line about Angela Bassett doing “the thing.”

DeBose gave the audience a coy look, shimmying her shoulders.

The quip earned laughs from viewers, including a giggle from Bassett herself.

The 64-year-old smiled before blowing DeBose a kiss.

Bassett previously defended the rap, which DeBose performed on Feb. 19 to highlight female BAFTAs nominees.

Bassett called the act “beautiful,” telling Variety on Saturday that she sent the “So You Think You Can Dance” alum a direct message “to make sure she was OK.”

The actress told co-presenter Diego Luna to “do the thing.”
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Jamie Lee Curtis, who was also featured in the viral verses, stood up for DeBose on Sunday.

“I’m unclear as to what the f–k people are on about,” the “Freaky Friday” star told Deadline. “To me it was joyous, celebratory, sisterly, hot, spicy … and she’s just so incredibly talented.

Ariana DeBose flashes peace sign on SAG Awards red carpet in pink suit

The “West Side Story” star was all smiles on the red carpet on Sunday.
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“By the time it got to me, I was into the music and I was having a great time,” she continued. “She’s a fantastic talent, these people should shut the f–k up, back the f–k off, and let this woman just shine her light.”

Fans have expressed mixed reactions to DeBose’s song, with many calling it “embarrassing” and “cringe.”

Ariana DeBose performs rap on BAFTAs stage

DeBose went viral on Feb. 19 for her rap about female nominees.
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Other Twitter users, however, have praised the “amazing” dancer.

Not only did DeBose appear unfazed by backlash while walking the red carpet over the weekend, but she has trolled herself on social media multiple times since last week’s show.

Ariana DeBose performs rap on BAFTAs stage with ensemble

Jamie Lee Curtis and Angela Bassett have defended the dancer.
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“Honestly I love this,” the Golden Globe winner commented on an Instagram carousel of BAFTAs memes.

Days later, DeBose thanked Adele, Halle Berry and Lizzo for their “love” as they celebrated her.