Mj Rodriguez, a.k.a. the Mother Blanca, is finally getting her flowers at the Emmys
actress, who has starred as the fierce and unapologetically ambitious and caring Blanca Evangelista, made Emmy Awards history becoming the first transgender nominee for the best actress category on Tuesday, opening the doors for more celebration of the transgender community and artists in the Emmy space. The singer-actress joinsUzo Aduba, Emma Corrin, Olivia Colman, Elizabeth Moss and Jurnee Smollett for the best actress race.
Rodriguez is the third openly transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy in the award’s history.
Though Rodriguez’s Tuesday nomination adds to the Emmy’s limited history of recognizing transgender talent and stories, it certainly sets a new, welcome standard to who can be a best actress nominee for years to come. The 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards will air on CBS Sunday, September 19. Cedric the Entertainer will serve as host to a vaccinated live audience.
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