Michaela Jaé Rodriguez has opened up about her groundbreaking journey as a trans actress in Hollywood. Over the last few years, the 31-year-old has captivated viewers worldwide with her knock-out roles in projects like Pose and tick,tick…BOOM.
After delivering standout performances across three seasons of FX’s Pose, Rodriguez made LGBTQ+ history as the first trans actress to win a Golden Globe. “To my young LGBTQAI babies, WE ARE HERE the door is now open now, reach the stars!!!!!
To the nominees, we are Queens. I’m so happy to share space with you! Each and every last one of you women are phenomenal,” she said during her acceptance speech at the time.
In a new interview with The Zoe Report, the young talent reflected on her journey and making Golden Globe history. “You can push the award aside.