This year’s nominations for the Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Tuesday during a live event streamed on the Television Academy’s website, and as the names rolled out, queer history was in the making.
Both Mj Rodriguez, who made history as the first transgender lead ever nominated, and Billy Porter scored nods for their roles in Pose.
The series itself also made the list for Outstanding Drama Series.GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis released a statment celebrating this landmark moment.