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Raye opens up about Oscars ‘Skyfall’ performance: ‘No one can sing Adele like Adele’

Raye performed a cover of Adele’s Oscar-winning song Skyfall during a James Bond tribute at the 2025 Oscars.

Raye received backlash for her performance of Adele’s Skyfall

Attending the Oscars for the first time, Raye had a major moment to live up to. The “Oscar Winning Tears” singer-songwriter took on Adele’s powerful ballad Skyfall as part of a special James Bond tribute, closing out the segment with her own rendition of the iconic song.

After the performance, Raye opened up on social media about the experience, admitting she was nervous to take on such a beloved track. “No one can sing Adele like Adele, but I tried my very best,” she shared. She also expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, writing, “I am just so grateful to the Oscars Academy for this invitation to sing on this stage.”

Originally recorded by Adele for the 2012 Bond film Skyfall, the song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, making it Adele’s first—and so far only—Oscar win.

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The post has gone viral and many celebrities have shown support to her in the comments.

Stranger Things actress, Millie Bobby Brown, commented, “You sounded beautiful. you looked stunning. you deserve to be on that stage.” Instagram’s official account commented, “goddess level vocals.”

American singer-songwriter, Jazmine Sullivan, wrote, “U always kill it Raye!!”

A user wrote, “I’m so happy I’m alive at the same time as you. You’re making history angel.” Another user wrote, “hope you’re as proud of yourself as everyone else is of you x you’re making history.”

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After receiving backlash for her performance, Raye found support from many, including Oscar-nominated actress Ariana Grande.

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Although she was nervous and kept her eyes closed while performing, Raye told Entertainment Tonight that when she finally opened them, Ariana was right there in the front row, standing and applauding.

“It doesn’t matter what anybody else thinks because Ariana loved it, and I’m happy with that,” Raye said, reflecting on the moment.