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The tension between these theater titans has left many wondering: is this just diva drama or something deeper?

Similarly, Smart understands that Deborah is both an untouchable, spoiled diva and a profoundly relatable symbol of the challenges faced by ambitious women.

But, unlike some diva stars from other losing teams, he boldly and publicly acknowledged his role in the carnage.

I just don’t want her to point to me and say, “She ain’t no diva.”

But for Drew, a grounded performer playing an over-the-top diva, she said it was all about giving the audience a joyful escape.