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    Michaela Jaé Rodriguez from 'Pose' is the 1st trans actress to win a Golden Globe

    While Sunday night's Golden Globes were not televised, Rodriguez gave an acceptance speech on Instagram Live in which she thanked those who worked on the show and spoke of paving the way for others.
    by Rachel Treisman Jan 10, 2022 3 minutes
    Michaela Jaé Rodriguez attends the FX's "Pose" Season 3 New York Premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 29, 2021 in New York City. On Sunday, she became the first transgender actress to win a Golden Globe for her starring role in the show.

    The Golden Globes were handed out in a private ceremony this year, after a series of scandals rocked the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and tarnished the award show's reputation.

    Sunday night's low-key ceremony did have one standout moment, however: Pose's Michaela Jaé Rodriguez took home the award for best television actress in a drama series, making history as the first transgender actress to win a Golden Globe.

    While there were no televised announcements or acceptance speeches, Rodriguez gave an in which

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