Why Ariana DeBose’s Best Supporting Actress Win Is So Historic — Oscars 2022

Ariana DeBose has singlehandedly rewritten the history books with her Best Supporting Actress win at the 94th Annual Academy Awards. The 31-year-old actress won for her role in Steven Spielberg’s reimagined take on West Side Story, playing Anita, a role first made famous by Rita Moreno in 1961. (Moreno was the first Latina to win an Oscar and a Golden Globe at the time). DeBose was instantly praised by critics for her portrayal of the character following the film’s December release last year, and took home a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and a Critic’s Choice Award for her stunning performance…. Read Full Article