Date uploaded: 2021-07-13 17:50:22
Diversity has historically been hard to come by on in Hollywood. But the Television Academy made headway with this year's stunning Emmy nominations.
The biggest triumph of the year? A nod for "Pose" star Mj Rodriguez — now the first transgender performer nominated in a lead drama category.
Her turn as Blanca on the FX series wowed critics over the course of three seasons, making her nomination for the series' swan song all the more sweet.
"Rodriguez's Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actress in a drama series is a breakthrough for transgender women in Hollywood, and a long-overdue recognition for her groundbreaking performance over the past three seasons of 'Pose,'" GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said in a statement.
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Photo courtesy of Eric Liebowitz, FX
