CODA Actress Emilia Jones Talks About Learning How to Sing and do Sign Language | How I Did It

The CODA Star, Emilia Jones, discusses how she was able to do sign language and sing at the same time performing the song 'Both Sides Now.'
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[garywilliams]

This is one of my favourite movies ever. Emilia should have got an Oscar for that performance. Just learning ASL alone is like learning a complete language in two dimensions. How can anyone DO that in nine months??? I was never a fan of her dad, but I bet he is proud as f of her. All the cast in this movie were brilliant. I demand a sequel!!!

[Rocky]

What a fantastic film and performance. I’m sobbing now having just watched the film. It was so moving. And so real. And Emelia is incredible. Not just as an actor but as a singer. First movie in a while that so very clearly deserved to win best picture. I can’t believe Emelia didn’t grow up in musical theater. She’s such a great singer.

[amandamacdonald]

Being a CODA I must say this was an amazing movie I just lost my father last April. I JUST LOVED THE SCENE WITH FRANK HOLDING HIS HAND TO HER VOCAL CORDS IT WAS SO EMOTIONAL FOR ME AND HIT HOME HARD BECAUSE THAT WAS ME AND MY DAD. You really had the most incredible performance in this entire movie. BRAVO Emilia

[innnews]

Emilia Jones deserves to win an Oscar for her absolutely winning performance.

[kimiec]

I sobbed when she sang the song …beautifully done

[robertstuart]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who cried when she sang this . . . so beautiful!

[Head-ckhu]

For the first time in about 10 years the Academy final picked a great movie as Best Picture.

[kerolives]

I still can't believe she wasn't even nominated for an Oscar.

[carolynlineberry]

Her voice is incredibly BEAUTIFUL!! I cry when I hear her sing this song. That’s how beautiful she sounds! I have never loved this song more than I do after hearing her sing it.

[AMentorwayu]

I'd say you more than nailed that character. Awesome Respect to Emilloa and the whole cast.

[antoniatejedabarros]

Wonderful interview! Thanks! CODA is a masterpiece! Poetic, beautiful, feel-good & deep. The cast is stunning. Bravo to all!

[DIDYOUSEETHAT]

I just watched this movie, Emilia is gorgeous in it, shined, I bawled like a baby by the end of that scene. All the actors nailed it, the Parents are friggin hilarious.

[marilynsnider]

I love the deaf people, and the culture. I fell in love with learning ASL(American Sign Language). That was over 30 years ago. I'm re-learning it, and having a blast.

[raine]

Emilia’s compelling performance in the movie deserved no less than an Oscar award, and I felt it was unfair that she was not even nominated. Im sure Emilia’s immense talent will see her hoist the Oscar trophy in the not so distant future.

[conradce]

Wow! If she messed up, as she says she did, in the song near the phrase “I love you”, I sure didn’t detect it! (I went back to listen and her voice falters ever so slightly on the “and” in “dreams and schemes”. I wonder if that’s what she’s referring to?)

Mind you, I was unfamiliar with the song before this movie, so Ms. Jones’ performance of it is the authoritative performance for me. Any variation in the tune would just be artistic license.

Anyway, it was powerfully moving. I’m blown away that a 17-year-old did this—on two hours’ sleep no less!

[carolynlineberry]

I did not know she was British until I saw this video clip.

[kiwi]

It's so lovely that song and the emotion she brings to it. The signing takes it to a new level. Very talented, intelligent actress.

[shondaet]

It's amazing to me how quickly she picked up sign language. But not only that, she had to memorize a script in both speaking and sign! Blows my mind. I can't wait to see this movie.

[WendyBehling]

I have tried to learn sign language periodically over 25 yrs. And failed but I tried again and again and again. This renewed a passion where I had already given up. I have accepted that I stink (suck)but as long as we don't give up- that means there is a possibility of success. aina hey?

[caseyX]

I have to wonder if “The Wrap” didn’t have a negative sounding headline just to draw attention..?

I’ve watched the “Both Sides Now” part idk how many times like such a sap.