In a few hours, Reba McEntire will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl LVIII, before the Kansas City Chiefs lock horns with the San Francisco 49ers. McEntire’s performance will be followed by an ASL (American Sign Language) rendition by deaf artist Daniel Durant. The 34-year-old stage actor’s name is quite familiar, as he featured in the Oscar-nominated film CODA.
Durant, who actively advocates for the deaf community, has attracted attention since he made his way into Sin City’s Super Bowl event. Fans are curious to know everything about his life, including the ASL performer’s fiance, Britt Stewart. The couple crossed paths while they participated in the 31st season of Dancing With the Stars. Little did they know the dance show would unite the two artists in a beautiful relationship.
Who is Britt Stewart, Super Bowl performer Daniel Durant’s fiance?
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Britt Stewart was born on September 21, 1989, in Colorado. She started dancing when she was three. An alumnus of the Denver School of Arts, Stewart later featured as a principal dancer in all three High School Musical movies. Later, she accompanied the likes of Rihanna and Selena Gomez, among others as a dancer during their musical tours. Moreover, she has appeared as a dancer in renowned TV shows such as Bunheads, Gilmore Girls, Grey’s Anatomy, The Voice, and Dancing Fools.
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The 34-year-old initially worked as a troupe member since the 23rd season of Dancing With the Stars. She became a pro in the 29th season. In the 31st season, Stewart partnered with Daniel Durant who came to the show fresh off CODA‘s success. The duo made it to the semifinals of the contest but were eliminated in week nine, securing a fifth-position finish. Thanks to the outings at the dancing contest, Britt Stewart confirmed her relationship with Durant on last year’s Valentine’s Day. Then, the duo changed their engagement rings on December 29, 2023. Stewart and Durant are yet to confirm the date of their marriage.
Meanwhile, Britt Stewart also has certain connections to the NFL. Are you aware of it? If not, we have you covered.
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Britt Stewart’s NFL connections
After pairing with Daniel Durant in the 31st season, Britt Stewart partnered with the Minnesota Vikings legend Adrian Peterson in the next season of Dancing With the Stars. However, the duo did not find much success, as they faced a fourth-week elimination. But Stewart’s NFL connections go back in time. She danced at the Super Bowl XLIX in 2015 when the Patriots ousted the Seahawks in a come-from-behind 28-24 victory.
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Nine years from that Super Bowl gig, her former dancing partner Daniel Durant will sign the national anthem in ASL on the Super Bowl stage today. As far as the two artists are concerned, Durant’s upcoming showdown is indeed a full-circle NFL moment in their lives. What are your thoughts on this full-circle moment? Tell us in the comments.
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