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Super Bowl viewers absolutely living for sassy American sign language interpreter Justina Miles: ‘She stole the show’-Lucy Norris-Entertainment – Metro
‘Shout out to Justina Miles!’
Justina Miles made history on the evening and delighted viewers with her performance (Picture: Getty Images)
Rihanna’s American Sign Language interpreter stole the show during Sunday night’s Super Bowl as she jammed out to the popstar’s tracks while translating for the deaf community.
Justina Miles, 20, made history as the first female deaf woman to ever interpret the famous halftime show – and she didn’t disappoint.
Taking over proceedings twice on the night, the ASL specialist signed Sheryl Lee Ralph’s moving rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing in the preshow and the Umbrella hitmaker’s halftime performance.
The professional caught the attention of audiences not only for her translations but also for her killer dance moves that rivalled that of RiRi herself.
Videos of Justina quickly made the rounds and viewers were fast to commend the 20-year-old on her high-energy performance during the highly-anticipated sporting event.
Underneath a clip of her signing to B**ch Better Have My Money, one fan penned: ‘She got the moves that Rihanna didn’t have.’
The ASL interpreter expressed how much of an honour it was to have been chosen for the event (Picture: Getty Images)
Another commented: ‘I know exactly what she singing and I don’t know sign language’.
‘Everyone say thanks to the amazing Deaf interpreter Justina Miles!’, was a fan’s reaction to the ASL interpreter’s performance.
At a pre-show press conference on Thursday, Justina outlined the importance of the moment ‘to really bring that empowerment to millions and millions of Black deaf people all over the country who’ve never really seen that before.
‘I feel that is truly lifting every voice, even my voice.’
Sunday night’s Super Bowl saw the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium’s Glendale pitch in Arizona.
Rihanna performed during the halftime show at the game (Picture: Shutterstock)
The star offered audiences a medley of her best hits during the 13 minute showcase (Picture: AP)
During halftime, fans were kept entertained by a medley of Rihanna’s chart toppers as she lit up the field in an all-red boiler suit ensemble.
Floating onto the makeshift stage, the 34-year-old began belting out Where Have You Been and treated viewers to 13 minutes of her best of tracks.
Leaving her jumpsuit open to reveal her swollen belly, the star gave fans more than they bargained for with a surprising pregnancy announcement during her show.
Despite speculation following the outfit hint, it wasn’t entirely clear on the night whether the artist was trying to send audiences a message.
A rep has since confirmed to various media outlets that the singer is in fact expecting her second child with boyfriend A$AP Rocky.
The couple already shares a little boy who they welcomed together last May.
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