Joyce DiDonato is an absolute goddess and here are all the reasons why

13 February 2019, 13:57

Today is Joyce DiDonato’s 50th birthday – and here are all the reasons why we’re head-over-heels in love with her.

1. She’s outspoken – and totally unapologetic about it

2. She uses her celebrity to do good in the world

   This speech will make you realise what's really important. "The opposite of war is not peace. It's creation"- @JoyceDiDonato, @ilpdo pic.twitter.com/QJ4mky2HWp

   — Dog & Trumpet (@dogandtrumpet) October 30, 2017

3. Her voice is ridiculously agile

   Can I just say how in awe I am of @JoyceDiDonato and her never ending ability to be so very agile, playful and graceful whenever she performs! 🎵🤩😍💗🎶#queen #singergoals #sopranoGold #LoveOfVoice pic.twitter.com/ETZCnH1dMv

   — Jazmine Johnson (@jzmn132) February 9, 2019

4. She dresses like a rockstar

   

5. Once, she slipped and broke her leg during a performance of The Barber of Seville in Covent Garden – and completed the remainder of the run in a wheelchair.

   Proof that Joyce is, in fact, superhuman.

   

   Joyce DiDonato on performing with a broken leg in Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Royal Opera)

6. She gives super-inspiring speeches

   

   Juilliard Commencement 2014 -- Joyce DiDonato, Speaker

7. She has awesome hair

   LOOK AT IT.

   

8. She was once asked to open the World Series with The Star-Spanged Banner

   Do you think she nailed it? (hint: yes)

   

   WS2014 Gm7: Grammy Award-winner DiDonato sings anthem

9. She’s awesome at social media

   About to go LIVE on @KCLiveTV to shout about my upcoming concerts with my beloved @kcsymphony this weekend!!! pic.twitter.com/jDCDVjaOdK

   — Joyce DiDonato (@JoyceDiDonato) March 14, 2018

10. And she sings Handel like this.

    

    Joyce DiDonato - Handel: "Pensieri, voi mi tormentate"

    Joyce, you’re the greatest.