Ariana DeBose to host first SNL episode of 2022 — Page 2

What a thrill to watch a stage performer's star rise so quickly, before our eyes.

She'll be great. And she's def getting that Oscar nod. It's a pretty safe bet for WSS, as is Screenplay, Costumes and Cinematography.

SidebySidebyLogan said: "So happy she’s breaking out! I hope she makes a return to Broadway real soon. I’d LOVE to see her take on Sweet Charity"

YES please!! Roundabout, let's make this happen!

RippedMan said: "Agreed she's got a great agent. Never seen someone become so embraced by the industry and pushed to the top. Interesting how that happens. But she's crazy talented, so good for her."

As mentioned above: her agent had zero to do with this gig.

JBroadway said: "Wow, it's so crazy how far she's come. I still remember when I first saw her as a kind of random side-kick character in Bring it On: The Musical.It's always so surreal when long-time theatre people acquire mainstream notoriety. Well-deserved!



First saw her in a random matinee of Pippin when a bunch of other understudies/standbys went on at once (Eric Altemus was Pippin and Sam Lips as Lewis and were fantastic). At first I was disappointed I wasn't going to see Ciara Renee, but looking back, I realize how lucky I was to catch DeBose in one of her few appearances in the role. She was excellent and appropriately bewitching and later unsettling as Leading Player and, of course, a great dancer.

Updated On: 1/8/22 at 11:56 AM

WSS is an Amblin Entertainment film, which is owned by Steven Spielberg and which are very active with their awards season campaigning. Films and television work receive awards consideration and nominations via campaigning. This is why you’ll see countless television shows never receive awards nominations during their entire run (Sony Television is known for not campaigning their shows, which is why THE KING OF QUEENS or THE GOLDBERGS have never been nominated for Emmy Awards), as well as major films. All of Spielberg’s work are always awards season campaigned which is why they are always heavily promoted and nominated for every award. DeBose is fortunate to have been part of a Spielberg film therefore she is benefitting from all this coverage and promotional material we are seeing.

This explains why you see almost everything produced by Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc nominated for something - because Netflix and Amazon Prime campaign heavily, even a cooking show they produced will get an Emmy Award nomination. They’re good at this.

jimmycurry01 said: "BrodyFosse123 said: "RippedMan said: "Agreed she's got a great agent. Never seen someone become so embraced by the industry and pushed to the top. Interesting how that happens. But she's crazy talented, so good for her."

As mentioned above: her agent had zero to do with this gig."

If you honestly believe that, you are lying to yourself. Lorne Michaels may have been the one to reach out, but to whom do you think he reached out? He didn't call Ariana DeBose. When it came time to make the negotiations, and actually get her on SNL, who do you think made those negotiations? Ariana? Michaels may have made the offer, but her agent had absolutely everything else to do with her getting the gig. There is a lot more to securing a gig than just getting an offer. To suggest otherwise is nothing short of foolishness."

It's well documented that SNL hosts are paid minimum scale. Take the gig or leave it. Good for her for getting invited to host, but don't think there was any negotiating involved.

trpguyy said: "jimmycurry01 said: "BrodyFosse123 said: "RippedMan said: "Agreed she's got a great agent. Never seen someone become so embraced by the industry and pushed to the top. Interesting how that happens. But she's crazy talented, so good for her."

As mentioned above: her agent had zero to do with this gig."

If you honestly believe that, you are lying to yourself. Lorne Michaels may have been the one to reach out, but to whom do you think he reached out? He didn't call Ariana DeBose. When it came time to make the negotiations, and actually get her on SNL, who do you think made those negotiations? Ariana? Michaels may have made the offer, but her agent had absolutely everything else to do with her getting the gig. There is a lot more to securing a gig than just getting an offer. To suggest otherwise is nothing short of foolishness."

It's well documented that SNL hosts are paid minimum scale. Take the gig or leave it. Good for her for getting invited to host, but don't think there was any negotiating involved."

I assure you, there is still a contract with a lengthy rider. That contract is still negotiated.



Editing to add that I was company management for an Equity house operating on a LORT Class D contract. You deal with agents and contract negotiations for everything when dealing with the unions. Things you wouldn't even think have to be negotiated.

Updated On: 1/9/22 at 01:44 PM

EDSOSLO858 said: "Congrats to Ariana for winning the Golden Globe for Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture!"

Hoping the Oscar is hers!

Anyone else tuned in tonight?

I thought she was a strong host and appeared very confident while making specific character choices. She has a charisma and screen presence similar to Sara Ramirez where the camera seems to love both of them. It will be interesting to follow her career. I hope she has a good agent and becomes comfortable with her talent.

Too bad Strong was Otherwise engaged. It was nice to have someone who could really sing within the skits.

Updated On: 1/17/22 at 07:12 AM

I thought she was okay. I’m fascinated by the fact that she’s gone from ensemble in Broadway shows to award-winning actress in Hollywood in such a short amount of time because in my opinion, she isn’t a great actress or singer. I know that sounds mean, and I don’t intend it to be. She’s good at both and she can definitely dance, but great at both? I don’t see it. Everything is at 110% (and there’s something admirable about that), but there’s no nuisance. It’s worked for her because she’s been in musicals, but does she have the ability to handle something outside that genre? She seems like a fun human, and anyone who comes from the theater world has a cheerleader in me, but I really hope she works on honing her skills.

Updated On: 1/16/22 at 10:05 AM

She’s got mad skills.

I just don’t understand everyone squawking like she just got lucky and has no experience. The woman was on So You Think You Can Dance in 2009. Over the next 12 YEARS she has been in Bring It On, Motown, Pippin, Hamilton, A Bronx Tale and Summer on Broadway. Then The Prom and Schmigadoon for TV. She has EARNED her acclaim. I personally hopes she gets the Oscar. Go Ariana!