The Critics’ Choice Association kicked off Pride Month on Friday with its first-ever Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television.
Hosted by Joy Ride and Good Trouble star Sherry Cola, the inaugural gala recognized the achievements of the LGBTQ entertainment community, with Nathan Lane, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and RuPaul’s Drag Race among the honorees.
Lane was presented with the Career Achievement Award, following years of seminal onscreen roles in The Birdcage, The Lion King and Dicks: The Musical. Rodriguez earned the Vanguard Award for her performance on the Apple TV+ series Loot, and RPDR was presented with the Trailblazer Award.
“It’s so special, celebrating the work and the resilience and the beauty of the LGBTQ+ community,” Cola told CCA on the red carpet. “That’s all I care about. When I wake up, that’s the mantra. Let’s keep fighting and make noise, and not settle for anything less than what we deserve.”
Other honorees included Abe Sylvia, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Chris Perfetti, the producers of Fellow Travelers, George Takei, Henry R. Muñoz III, Kristen Kish, Luke Gilford, Shakina and We’re Here.
Charlize Theron was in attendance for the event, presenting the Reality TV Award to We’re Here, which was accepted by co-creators Johnnie Ingram and Stephen Warren, along with showrunner Peter LoGreco, and stars Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall and Latrice Royale.
Ricky Martin also made an appearance, presenting the Showrunner Award to Palm Royale‘s Sylvia. “I knew I wanted to be a part of this show before I even read the script. I read the role of Robert. I wanted to bring Abe’s words to life because I love Abe’s words. He’s incredible,” raved Martin.
The Critics’ Choice Association’s Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television is now streaming on HereTV.
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Aaron Walton
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Lisa Ann Walter
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Carl Clemons-Hopkins
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Victoria Rowell
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Sheryl Lee Ralph
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Nava Mau
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Christine Ko
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Alan Yang
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Jessica Collins
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Fernando Carsa
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Dwight Allen O’Neal
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Natalie La Rose
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Peter LoGreco
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Steve Warren
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Johnnie Ingram
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Jaida Essence Hall
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Sasha Velour
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Priyanka
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Latrice Royale
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Marcus Smith
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Malia Pyles
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Jordan Gonzalez
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Quinta Brunson
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Chris Perfetti
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Kaia Ferari Muñoz
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Henry R. Muñoz III
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Marsha Warfield
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Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige
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Dawn
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Morphine Love Dion
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Nymphia Wind
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Wilder Yari
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Shakina
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Josielyn Aguilera
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Kristen Kish
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Mark Indelicato
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Ron Nyswaner
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Daniel Minahan
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Robbie Rogers
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George Takei
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Jeremy Podeswa
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Abe Sylvia
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Mindy Cohn
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John Mongiardo
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Paul Colichman
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Bamby Salcedo
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Billy Clift
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Ron Funches
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Meredith Thomas
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David Millbern
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Nathan Lane
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Eve Lindley
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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
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Stacey Yvonne
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Danielle Rivers
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Barry Hoy
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Charlie Plummer
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Luke Gilford
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Sherry Cola
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