Misty Copeland Returns at Oscars With Firebird Performance

Misty Copeland Returns at Oscars With Firebird Performance

Misty Copeland returns from retirement with a stunning Firebird performance at the Oscars alongside Miles Caton.

Why Misty Copeland Had Hip Replacement Surgery Before Her Oscars Performance

Severe hip damage forced Misty Copeland into hip surgery. However, her Oscars appearance shows how far she’s come since retiring from ABT.

Misty Copeland’s Legacy Was Never Just Ballet and She’s Proving It Again

The curtain had already closed on what many believed was the final chapter of Misty Copeland’s storied career. Then came the 2026 Oscars. Stunning audiences and quietly rewriting expectations, Copeland returned to the stage during a performance by the cast of “Sinners.” This surprise appearance felt less like a comeback and more like a reminder that greatness doesn’t always announce its final act when we expect it to. A Return No One Saw Coming…

Misty Copeland on Her ‘Sinners’ Oscar Performance After Retirement and Hip Surgery: ‘It Was Such an Honor to Be on That Stage’

Misty Copeland on performing at the Oscars with the "Sinners" ensemble after retiring from ballet and a recent hip surgery.

The Secret to Misty Copeland’s Soft, Glowing Oscars Makeup

PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and some items may be gifted to us. Additionally, PureWow may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. All prices are accurate upon date of publish. You can learn more about the affiliate process here. When Misty Copeland took the stage at the 98th Academy Awards, her beauty look needed to survive stage the lights and pirouettes while still looking pretty. No big dea…

Misty Copeland Breaks Silence On Returning To Ballet For Sinners’ Oscars Performance

Misty Copeland return to ballet shortly after a hip surgery to join Sinners' Oscars performance, and went viral in the process.