Kamila Valieva channeled her inner-Wednesday Addams at the 2023 Russian Figure Skating Championships. Not only did the professional skater recreate the dance from the supernatural Netflix drama, but she also tapped into Wednesday’s goth vibe by donning her signature black pigtails, moody makeup, and a lace party dress like the one the character wore in the iconic scene. The 16-year-old’s routine began with Thing snapping his fingers to The Addams Family theme song. Valieva then sat up—as if getting out of a coffin—showing absolutely zero emotion the whole time, as the character is known to do. A bit into the routine, the music transitioned to “Goo Goo Muck” by The Cramps, which allowed the skater to show off Wednesday’s expressive moves from the Nevermore Academy dance. Ortega, who previously revealed she felt “insecure” about the dance as she choreographed it by herself after watching archival footage of goths dancing, was praised for her authentic portrayal of the iconic character. Valieva finished off the creative routine with Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary,” the tune that has gone viral on TikTok alongside fan videos recreating Wednesday’s compelling number. Fans were absolutely mesmerized by Valieva’s performance, with one writing, “She nailed Wednesdays facial expressions! Also that ina bauer in the start and her flexible spins fit this theme so good! And that dance! Everything! She is special.” Another fan was impressed with “how she stayed in character,” adding it was “one of the best exhibitions I’ve seen in a very long time.” Per Billboard, the skater received 247.32 points from the judges for her short program and free skate, losing out to 15-year-old Sofia Akateva in the women’s senior championship division. However, in our eyes, and in the eyes of Wednesday fans all over the world, she’s a clear winner.
