Joyce DiDonato is an absolute goddess and here are all the reasons why
13 February 2019, 13:57
Today is Joyce DiDonato’s 50th birthday – and here are all the reasons why we’re head-over-heels in love with her.
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She’s outspoken – and totally unapologetic about it
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She uses her celebrity to do good in the world
This speech will make you realise what's really important. "The opposite of war is not peace. It's creation"- @JoyceDiDonato, @ilpdo pic.twitter.com/QJ4mky2HWp
— Dog & Trumpet (@dogandtrumpet) October 30, 2017 -
Her voice is ridiculously agile
Can I just say how in awe I am of @JoyceDiDonato and her never ending ability to be so very agile, playful and graceful whenever she performs! 🎵🤩😍💗🎶#queen #singergoals #sopranoGold #LoveOfVoice pic.twitter.com/ETZCnH1dMv
— Jazmine Johnson (@jzmn132) February 9, 2019 -
She dresses like a rockstar
Joyce DiDonato at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival. Picture: Getty -
Once, she slipped and broke her leg during a performance of The Barber of Seville in Covent Garden – and completed the remainder of the run in a wheelchair.
Proof that Joyce is, in fact, superhuman.
Joyce DiDonato on performing with a broken leg in Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Royal Opera)
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She gives super-inspiring speeches
Juilliard Commencement 2014 -- Joyce DiDonato, Speaker
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She has awesome hair
LOOK AT IT.
Joyce DiDonato at 2017 ECHO Klassik Awards. Picture: Getty -
She was once asked to open the World Series with The Star-Spanged Banner
Do you think she nailed it? (hint: yes)
WS2014 Gm7: Grammy Award-winner DiDonato sings anthem
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She’s awesome at social media
About to go LIVE on @KCLiveTV to shout about my upcoming concerts with my beloved @kcsymphony this weekend!!! pic.twitter.com/jDCDVjaOdK
— Joyce DiDonato (@JoyceDiDonato) March 14, 2018 -
And she sings Handel like this.
Joyce DiDonato - Handel: "Pensieri, voi mi tormentate"
Joyce, you’re the greatest.
