US EditionRead Cynthia Erivo’s inspiring GLAAD Awards speech: ‘Some flowers bloom against all the odds’
- Academy Award-nominated star Cynthia Erivo, known for her role in *Wicked*, accepted the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday night, recognizing her significant contribution to promoting LGBTQ+ acceptance and visibility.
- The award acknowledges Erivo's work in raising visibility and promoting acceptance of LGBTQ people and issues, which can be challenging.
- Erivo, age 38, used her speech to reflect on the struggles faced by those who feel unseen and sidelined, including the frustration of constantly reteaching people the use of 'they/them' pronouns.
- In her acceptance speech, Erivo stated, "This has been a wild, wild ride and I've been deeply grateful for every second of it," also thanking GLAAD for the honor and wishing everyone a beautiful night.
- Erivo expressed hope that attendees would act as 'lanterns' to guide others, acknowledging that while some may not be ready to be 'out and proud,' their quiet desire to be themselves is still something to be proud of, emphasizing that the 'real work is making the ground we leave in our wake level enough for the next person'.
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Cynthia Erivo Calls on Queer Hollywood to Light the Way for 'Invisible' Youth
The Beverly Hilton held space for the 36th GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday night and “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo made the whole room tear up with her impactful speech about the importance of using your powers for good. As the recipient of the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, the Oscar nominee used her time on stage to give a powerful, five-minute call to action for all those in attendance to look out for queer people who have not been afforded the opport…
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Read Cynthia Erivo’s inspiring GLAAD Awards speech: ‘Some flowers bloom against all the odds’
Academy Award-nominated “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo reflected on the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community at this time while accepting an honor at the GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday night.
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