Watch out
Hollywood ― RuPaul just permanently cemented his legacy with a groundbreaking Emmy win for Outstanding Host
for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program.
The win is
historic for a number of reasons ― the least of which being that “RuPaul’s Drag
Race” is a reality competition for drag queens. “Drag Race” airs on Logo TV ― an LGBT television network not
included in the traditional cable package ― and to have a queer television show
and network take home an Emmy win like this is a major victory for queer visibility
on a mainstream level.
“I think about
all the kids who watch this show all over the world who finally have an
emotional navigation system,” RuPauls told Entertainment Tonight in the above
clip. “This show and the 100s of girls who have come through our show have told
their stories so graciously and have really helped young people around the
world navigate their lives.”
We’re so proud
of you, RuPaul ― and we can’t wait to see what else your magic brings to
Hollywood!
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