ARIANA DeBose achieved her mainstream breakthrough with Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story.
For her role in the abovementioned film, she was awarded the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
Who is Ariana DeBose?
Born on January 25, 1991, Ariana DeBose is an American actress from Wilmington, North Carolina.
After training as a dancer, Ariana made her TV debut in So You Think You Can Dance season 6.
She placed in the top 20 of the competition and followed this up with small roles in Blue Bloods and One Life to Live.
Her Broadway roles brought her wider recognition.
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Ariana has starred in Motown: The Musical, Bring It On, Hamilton, and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.
In 2021, she landed her breakout role in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of West Side Story.
For her role as Anita, she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
Her later filmography includes The Prom, Argylle, Westworld, and House of Spoils.
What is Ariana DeBose’s net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ariana’s estimated fortune is $4 million.
Her net worth is attributed to her work in Broadway, TV, and film.
“I hope my performances in films and on stage have helped break down stereotypes and encourage more authentic storytelling,” she said to Glamour UK.
“I see it all as a sign that change is possible and we have to keep pushing.
“‘If I am the first of anything, it means I will not be the last,’ this thought popped into my head at one of the many award shows I had the privilege of attending in 2022 and it’s become the through-line of my career to date.
“The aftermath of that 2022 awards season left me in a freefall and to be frank, it took me a while to understand my new reality.
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“I’ve always felt compelled to help others, working to give back to my community and using my voice for good, for I wouldn’t be here without those who took an interest in me.
“So, helping to nurture the next generation of diverse voices in the entertainment industry is incredibly important to me.”
When did Ariana start dating Sue Makkoo?
In 2018, Ariana started dating Sue Makkoo after meeting on the Broadway set of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.
While the former was portraying the late pop singer, Sue was the show’s costume designer.
A costume and interior designer, the latter has created wardrobe pieces for many stage productions.
Sue has also lectured part-time at the University of California San Diego and Manhattan School of Music.