Billy Porter makes history as the first openly gay man to win best actor in a drama series. Emmys
David OliverSeries like "RuPaul's Drag Race" and"Pose" scooped up nominations and wins on TV's biggest night. And the Emmys broadcast proved a safe space for LGBTQ people, as stars themselves made fearless statements in support of the LGBTQ community.
"The category is love, y'all, love," Porter said triumphantly as he stepped onto the stage. The"category is" echoes the words of his"Pose" character, Pray Tell, who says these words before each drag ball on the series. Laverne Cox, of "Orange Is the New Black," carried a rainbow-colored purse, a nod to the LGBTQ flag, with the phrases"Oct. 8,""Title VII" and"Supreme Court."
Patricia Arquette accepts the award for supporting actress in a limited series or movie for her role in "The Act."Patricia Arquette echoed Cox's job sentiments, growing emotional after her win for lead actress in a limited series or TV movie for"The Act." Arquette's sister Alexis Arquette, a transgender actress and activist, died in 2016.
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