Sheryl Lee Ralph doesn’t listen to any side talk at all!
The legendary actor took part in the Super Bowl with his amazing performance, and despite some criticism of his lip-syncing during his performance, he remained unfazed and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to take part in the historic event.
With an Emmy under his belt and a Tony nomination for his role in “Dreamgirls,” the 66-year-old has had an illustrious career in the entertainment industry, and this latest is an additional accomplishment on his list.
Sheryl Lee Ralph Rejects Lip-Sync Accusations With Grace And Gratitude
The singer’s recent Super Bowl performance raised questions about whether she lip-synced during her rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at the State Farm Arena in Glendale, Arizona. However, the award-winning actor gave a clear response to the rumors when he said, “Does it matter? Is it important? Nope. Thank you.”
Ralph was filled with positivity and gratitude following his performance as he spoke Hollywood Reporter. He expressed his amazement at being chosen to perform at the prestigious event and his excitement that the Eagles are also playing in the Super Bowl. With a smile, he said:
“It’s amazing that they chose me. And then the Eagles were in the Super Bowl. I mean, come on. You know God must be a woman because all this is too perfect.”
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The entertainer received praise for her stunning appearance, with people saying she made the pre-show look like halftime, and she credited it all to the Rihanna brand, saying, “Well, thank you. Fenty all, hey.”
Ralph was also honored to perform the Black National Anthem on the same date it was first performed publicly 123 years ago, February 12, 1900, during Black History Month. He stated that he was very excited to make history at the Super Bowl and will always cherish the experience.
The star showed another reason why it was such an important moment saying, “Abbott Elementary takes place in Philadelphia. My husband is a senator in Philadelphia. And this year, the Eagles [went] to the Super Bowl — I’ve already been chosen to sing.”
After her performance, the camera panned to Abbott Elementary co-stars Quinta Brunson and Lisa Ann Walter, who eagerly supported her. Ralph revealed that Brunson had approached him to join the show, recognizing his talent that others had overlooked.
Ralph continued to express his gratitude, “All I can do is thank God—that God would give me all these flowers at this time in my career.” He added:
“There are so many people who have written me off and said, ‘Well, that’s it.’ And if it happens, that’s it for me, everybody’s going to say, ‘Well, he’s had a great career.’ But now it’s gone from great to OK, that’s amazing. Really great.”
“The Mighty Quinn” Star Sees His Super Bowl Invite As Nomination
Earlier this month, The Blast shared that Ralph’s excitement over being invited to perform at Super Bowl LVII was just as intense as his excitement about being on stage. The 66-year-old is scheduled to deliver an unforgettable performance of the iconic song “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” He is also set to take the stage with other famous artists such as Chris Stapleton and Babyface Edmonds.
Recalling her reaction when she got the offer, the TV star told ET Online that she didn’t hesitate to accept as she felt very honored. Ralph compared the proposal to a nomination and stated:
“I’ve been saying all awards season, ‘It’s about the nominations,’ and for me, this is the nomination.”
The 66-year-old entertainer expressed his confidence in his abilities and that he would not have been chosen to perform alongside great singers, artists and entertainers if he could not deliver.
His co-stars from the ABC mockumentary, “Abbott Elementary,” have been supportive of him since the announcement. The show, set in Philadelphia, is an ongoing cheerleader for the Philly Eagles, who will play the Kansas City Chiefs in a big game on February 12.
Regarding its importance, Ralph stated, “Philly is at a high level with ‘Abbott Elementary’ centered in [the city]. They see this as an exciting last chapter for a new book to be written, or maybe it’s the first chapter as we enter the third season of ‘Abbott Elementary.’
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