Mj Rodriguez Just Became the First Transgender Woman to Win a Golden Globe
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Aug. 4, 2024
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Pose star Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez just made history as the first transgender woman to win a Golden Globe.
On Sunday, January 9, Mj Rodriguez won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series, Drama. With her victory, Rodriguez beat Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show), Uzo Aduba (In Treatment), Elizabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale), and Christine Baranski (The Good Fight). On Pose, the series from Ryan Murphy that follows New York’s underground LGBTQ+ ball culture, Mj Rodriguez played Blanca.
“OMG OMGGG!!!! @goldenglobes Wow! You talking about sickening birthday present!” Rodriguez wrote on Instagram after her win. “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…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.”
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‘YELLOWSTONE’S COLE HAUSER’S MARRIAGE WITH FORMER TEEN STAR WIFE, WHO QUIT HER CAREER FOR THEIR 3 KIDS
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Aug. 4, 2024
“Yellowstone” star Cole Hauser is a dedicated father of three children from his longtime marriage to former Actress and teen star Cynthia Lee Daniel. Continue reading for a peek into their life together.
Cole Hauser is a famous American actor known for portraying Rip Wheeler on the Neo-Western Television series “Yellowstone.” His character had a steamy on-screen romance with Beth Dutton, played by actress Kelly Reilly.
In Santa Barbara, California, he was born to his father, Cass Warner, an actor and founder of the film production company “Warner Sisters” and “Wings Hauser.” His father is of Irish, German, and Belgian descent, while his mother is Jewish.
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15 Transgender Stars Who Embraced Their Identities, Leading to History-Making Success
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Aug. 4, 2024
All of us take time as we are growing up to discover who we are. But some people have a bigger transformation to endure once they realize that they are transgender or non-binary. Studies have found that transgender people are overall much happier after transitioning. Accepting your identity can have its ups and downs, but doing so with pride can also lead to success — as nothing is more important than being your true self.
At Bright Side, we know that embracing your identity is always a journey, and we are grateful to these celebs who inspire us.
1. MJ Rodriguez
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