We would love to know how MJ Rodriguez is celebrating her monumental Golden Globes win right now.
Last night, the 31-year-old star was awarded the Golden Globe for Best Television Actress – Drama Series, thanks to her stirring performance in the final season of Pose. With her win, Rodriguez made history as the first openly trans actress to be awarded a Golden Globe and as the first trans actor in any category to snag a win.
The star, known for playing Blanca Rodriguez-Evangelista on the series, celebrated the moment on her Instagram account. She said, “OMG OMGGG!!!! @goldenglobes Wow! You talking about sickening birthday present! Thank you! This is the door that is going to Open the door for many more young talented individuals. They will see that it is more than possible. They will see that a young Black Latina girl from Newark New Jersey who had a dream, to change the minds others would WITH LOVE. LOVE WINS. To my young LGBTQAI babies WE ARE HERE the door is now open now reach the stars!!!!! @goldenglobes.”