Former Gray’s Anatomy star Sara Ramirez was a giant fan of Janelle Monàe and Cynthia Erivo’s showstopping performances throughout Sunday’s broadcast of the Oscars.
The actress took to Twitter Monday to reward each performers.
“Whereas everybody recovers from the woke speech industrial advanced, I’m grateful for the multi-talented WOC @JanelleMonae (bi+ pan queer icon) & @CynthiaEriVo who owned in each means & remind princess Hollywood barbies what a Queen seems like. No shade simply sharp reflective glitter,” she shared together with her followers.
Monàe opened the Oscars with a surprising efficiency that kicked off together with her on a recreation of the Mister Roger’s Neighborhood set.
She kicked went with a gorgeous rendition of the theme track of the present. At one level, she was joined on stage by Billy Porter.
“Tonight we have a good time all of the superb expertise on this room,” Monae stated on the conclusion of her efficiency.
“We have a good time all the ladies who directed phenomenal movies. And I’m so proud to face right here as a black queer artist telling tales. Comfortable Black Historical past Month.”
Erivo, who was nominated for her lead function in Harriet, additionally took to the stage to provide a rendition of the track “Stand Up” from the film.
Written by Erivo and Brian Campbell, the track was an emotional one, and the actress-singer delivered a terrific efficiency.
A tribute to Harriet Tubman’s legacy, the track even contains the activist’s closing phrases within the lyrics.
“I’m going to arrange a spot for you.”
Erivo was up in opposition to Scarlett Johansson (Marriage Story), Saoirse Ronan (Little Girls), Charlize Theron (Bombshell), and Renee Zellweger (Judy) for the Oscar, and Zellweger gained it.
Ramirez is greatest recognized for her function on Gray’s Anatomy within the function of Dr. Callie Torres. She departed the sequence in 2016 and went on to star on the CBS political drama, Madam Secretary.
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