A true Emmys queen!
With his showRuPaul’s Drag Racetaking home the outstanding competition program honor at Sunday’s 2021Emmy Awards,RuPaulnow holds the record for most Emmys of any Black artist with 11 total statues.
“Thanks to all our lovely children on our show from around the world,” RuPaul, 60, said while accepting the award. “They are so gracious to tell their stories of courage and how to navigate this difficult life, even more difficult today. This is for you.”
At last week’s Creative Arts Emmys, RuPaul tied cinematographer Donald A. Morgan as the most-awarded Black artist when he won the Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program. He’s won the category across six consecutive years.
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RuPaul’s Drag Racebeat outThe Amazing Race,Nailed It!,Top ChefandThe Voicein the Outstanding Competition Program category. The competition, on which RuPaul also serves as an executive producer, consists of a group of queens competing in fashion and performance challenges in hopes of taking the crown as the next drag superstar.
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RuPaul’s Drag Racefirst launched in 2009 and has since inspired spin-offs likeRuPaul’s Drag U,RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,RuPaul’s Drag Race: UntuckedandRuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race. The franchise also expanded into Australia, New Zealand and the U.K. Celebrities like Leslie Jones, Lizzo, Leah Remini,Lady Gagaand Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams have all served as guests judges on the show.
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source: people.com
