Ariana DeBose Speaks On Her Oscar Win and Admiration Of Hollywood Icon, Dame Judi Dench

Ariana DeBose is on a path to conquer Hollywood.

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Since starring in her Oscar winning role for Steven Spielberg's “West Side Story,” DeBose has shown no sign of slowing down.

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At the 2022 Oscar awards, DeBose became the first openly LGBTQ+ woman of colour to win an Oscar.

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She said her Oscar win was “really wild” as she was lost for words for a moment.

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DeBose does not want to fit a box and is proving that she can take on any role.

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She is set to star in the movie “Two and Only” and Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter.”

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DeBose is focused on taking on impactful roles and telling great stories.

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The actress draws inspiration from Hollywood icon, Judi Dench.

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DeBose said "if I'm lucky, I will get to be Judi Dench's age and I will still be making work. She's the dream."

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