Misty Copeland Stuns 2026 Oscars With Surprise Performance
Artists including (L-R) Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Misty Copeland, Miles Caton, Brittany Howard, Raphael Saadiq and Raphael Thomas perform onstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter courtesy BET)
Discover the details behind the legendary dancer’s first major public performance since her retirement
The 2026 Oscars featured a surprise appearance from Misty Copeland, marking the ballerina’s first major performance since her retirement from the stage. The dancer appeared during a musical segment dedicated to the film Sinners, recreating the movie’s central cultural sequence. Her appearance was …