Moana star Auli’i Cravalho handled being hit in the head by a flag like a pro at the Oscars
The actress stars in the hit film which was nominated for Best Original Song at the awards.
Auli’i took to the stage on the night to perform the song with Hamilton’s Lin Manuel.
Watch her stunning performance below:
Watch @Lin_Manuel and @auliicravalho deliver a heartfelt performance from the #Oscars stage. Presented by @ATT. pic.twitter.com/TsXM1xaIPn
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 27, 2017
At around 3.21 in the video, Auli’i is seen being hit in the head by one of the dancers flags.
However, she powered through her performance and didn’t miss a beat.
Many stars took to Twitter to praise how well she handled the blunder.
Bravo, @auliicravalho! Beautiful voice, stunning beauty, total pro to continue even after that bop in the head by the flag. #MOANA #Oscars ?
— Ming-Na Wen (@MingNa) February 27, 2017
Where is my gif of Auli’i Cravalho getting smacked in the head by a flag while singing her Oscar song and not dropping a beat? Gal’s a PRO.
— Charles Soule (@CharlesSoule) February 27, 2017
Getting slapped by a blue flag while singing on the oscars keeps one humble.
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) February 27, 2017
She took that flag like a champ! #pro https://t.co/QSDUx2YAa1
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) February 27, 2017
