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Culture February 28, 2020

UCLA gymnast nails a jaw-dropping performance set to Beyonce hits

WATCH: UCLA gymnast goes viral for floor routine

Footage of UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis' recent routine set to Beyoncé hits lit up the internet Friday.

Dennis, a college junior from Columbus, Ohio, performed to a medley of songs, including "Baby Boy," "Crazy in Love" and "7/11," and capped it off by pretending to crown herself.

Video of the performance tweeted out by UCLA Gymnastics on Thursday evening already has garnered more than 3 million views.

"I am overwhelmed with happiness and joy, thank you everyone for such positive messages, it means the world to me to have your support," Dennis tweeted. "This is so surreal I can't even believe it!"

A homecoming performance that would make @Beyonce proud! @DennisNia made us lose our breath with her 9.975 on floor exercise last weekend in Pauley.

Who else is crazy in love with her routine? 😍 pic.twitter.com/XE4VvTrZOK

— UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 28, 2020

I am overwhelmed with happiness and joy, thank you everyone for such positive messages, it means the world to me to have your support. this is so surreal i can't even believe it! much love always.. -xx nations 💕

— Nianation💎 (@DennisNia) February 28, 2020
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According to ESPN, Dennis' performance earned a nearly perfect score: 9.975. However, her team was barely edged out in the end, losing to Utah 198.075-198.025.

Still, she's a winner in the eyes of millions, including celebrity fans Gabrielle Union, Michelle Williams and Alicia Keys.

"Amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing! Yes honey!!!!" Williams tweeted.

Added Keys: "Look at this unstoppable power and confidence!!"

REPRESENT!!!!!!! ❤❤❤🐻🐻 https://t.co/1X10Uu3Zwq

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) February 28, 2020

👀👀👀 look at this unstoppable power and confidence!! 💥💥💥 Was just talking about how nothing gives you more power then being yourself! Shine @DennisNia, I'm inspired!! ⁣

Going into the weekend like 🤸🏽‍♂️ 🤸🏽‍♂️ 🤸🏽‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/wd2EAvCATO

— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) February 28, 2020

Amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing! Yes honey!!!! ❤️😍❤️ https://t.co/Gbi33wYIhA

— Michelle Williams (@RealMichelleW) February 28, 2020