Latinas Won Big At The 2021 Golden Globes

If you did not catch the Golden Globes final night time, don’t be concerned, ‘trigger nobody else did both. As you might recall, the present was not televised this 12 months resulting from criticism that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the group of leisure journalists chargeable for voting for nominees and winners, had no Black members. They have been additionally accused of ‘institutionalizing a ‘tradition of corruption.'”

Despite the work the group must do on the subject of inclusivity, many Latinas gained huge on the awards final night time, and so they should have a good time these main wins.

First up, with probably the most historic win of the night time, is our beloved Mj (Michaela Jaé) Rodriguez. She gained the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama for her efficiency as Blanca in Pose.

She had beforehand made historical past by changing into the primary transgender girl to obtain an Emmy nomination in a lead performing class, and yesterday’s win marks her as the primary transgender girl to win a Golden Globe.

“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!!!!!”

She completed with, “To the nominees we are Queens. I’m so happy to share space with you! Each and every last one of you women are phenomenal.”

Next up we’ve the ever great Ariana DeBose, who gained Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture for her position as Anita in Spielberg’s West Side Story.

She completed the caption off with the hashtags, “#latinosinfilm #afrolatina #queertalent #musicalsrock.”

Next up we have got the very proficient Rachel Zegler, who gained for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy for her position as Maria in Spielberg’s West Side Story.

She ended with, “I think I can speak for each incredible person involved with West Side Story when saying we appreciate the support and recognition we’ve received. And here’s to the hope that we continue to talk to each other for meaningful change in a world that is constantly evolving. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.”

I might be remiss if I did not additionally point out the movies with enormous Latinx casts that gained huge final night time too. First up, we have got everyone’s fave, Encanto, which gained Best Picture – Animated.

And lastly, we have got West Side Story, which gained for Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy. The forged options a big array of Latinx performers within the forefront, which is one thing we by no means received with the unique 1961 movie. It was additionally government produced by Rita Moreno, who turned the primary Latina to win an Oscar for her position as Anita within the unique movie.