Learn all about ‘Pose’ star Mj Rodriguez, the first transgender performer who continues to make history.
We knew that the 2022 Golden Globes were going to go down in history, due to not being broadcast live because of the backlash over lack of diversity. However, the Jan.9 event made news in a good way when Mj Rodriguez became the first trans performer to take home a Golden Globe. She won Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama for her role as Bianca Evangelist in the FX series, Pose. “OMG OMGGG!!!! @goldenglobes Wow! You talking about sickening birthday present! Thank you! This is the door that is going to Open the door for many more young talented individuals,” Mj – short for Michaela Jaé – wrote on Instagram. “They will see that it is more than possible. They will see that a young Black Latina girl from Newark, New Jersey, who had a dream, to change the minds others would WITH LOVE. LOVE WINS. To my young LGBTQAI babies, WE ARE HERE the door is now open now reach the stars!!!!!” This historic win comes months after Mj broke down barriers at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards. She was the first trans actress nominated in a lead acting category. “It’s astounding, and not just for me,” she told IndieWire. “I’m winning for so many people out there, so many babies out there, the generation that comes after me — that’s who it’s for, not me.” Though she didn’t take home the award – Olivia Colman won for her part on The Crown – Mj is now the owner of a shiny Golden Globe trophy. So, who is Mj Rodriguez? Here are five key things to know about the actress, from her Broadway roots to the details surrounding her courageous decision to transition.
