Doja Cat Says Nerves Got to Her at 2025 Oscars as She Confesses 'Bitch Hit Some Flats' During Performance

Mar. 15, 2025

Doja Catis reflecting on her2025 Oscarsperformance.

“i danced with sarah paulson last night alsoFlowis my favorite movie of all time cuz it’s a story about friendship,” she wrote, mentioning the movie that won Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards.

“Thanks to the Academy Awards and Vanity Fair for having me. I never get to sing like that and what I did was brave and scary as f— for me. I know a lot of people didn’t like it but a lot of people did and I feel good that I pushed myself.”

“The song is a classic and I put a lot of work into it but the nerves got to me and a bitch hit some flats,” she continued. “I can’t wait to do something like that again. What a blessing that was. I feel amazing about the whole thing. Bye. 🙏💓”

Doja Cat performs at the Oscars in Los Angeles on March 2, 2025.Kevin Winter/Getty

Kevin Winter/Getty

Fans online were critical of Doja’s performance. “I don’t know who convinced Doja Cat to sing a SHIRLEY BASSEY song, but they need to be fired!“one wrote. “doja cat sounded flat 😭 #Oscars,“another said.

However, others praised her. “NOT THE VOCALS JUMPING OUT OH DOJA CAT THE VERSATILITY YOU HAVE😭😭😭,“one person said.Another wrote, “Y’all might attack me for this but, Doja Cat ate her “Diamonds Are Forever” Oscars performance up.. it gave theatre kid realness! 🎭.”

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Throughout the night for the red carpet before the awards show and then for theVanity Fairafter party, she rocked two different strapless gold gowns withone featuring a dazzling animal print.

Doja Cat at the Oscars in Los Angeles on March 2, 2025.Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty

Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty

RAYE, 27, alsoadmitted to being nervous about the Oscars performance. “No one can sing Adele like Adele, and it’s scary,” shetoldEntertainment Tonightafter taking the stage

“It was terrifying but also so incredible at the same time,” she continued. “I’m just so grateful for the opportunity.”

source: people.com