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.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in bio to read the full story.⁠ ⁠ Photo courtesy of Eric Liebowitz, FX