‘Pose’ star Mj Rodriguez made history as the first trans star nominated for a lead actress Emmy — here’s what to know
At long last. After years of notoriety, Mj Rodriguez made history on Tuesday, July 13, when she became the first trans woman to receive an outstanding lead actress Emmy nomination. In the award show’s 73 years, no trans actor had been nominated in the four lead actor categories. “I’m still on cloud nine… I truly can’t believe it!” the Pose actress,30, wrote via Instagram to share the happy news. “Thank you @televisionacad I’m still gagging. I didn’t get on cam am that much cause I looked a mess!! Lord Jesus I’m #EmmyNominated.” Later, she discussed her historic nomination in an interview with the Associated Press. “My mom and my godmother were sitting at the dining table [when the news came]. And the moment my name was announced, I just screamed and I broke.… I just remember falling into my boyfriend’s arms and just crying. Tears of joy, tears of happiness,” Rodriguez noted.
