ArianaDeBose made history at the Oscars, when she became the first openly queer woman of color to win in an acting category.
on Sunday, when she became the first openly queer woman of color to win in an acting category.
As she took to the stage in her striking red Valentino gown, the Broadway star proudly held her gleaming statuette aloft as she delivered a powerful and moving speech about the significance of her win for herself and others."You know what, now I see why that Anita says, 'I want to be in America,' because even in this weary world that we live in, dreams do come true. And that's really a heartening thing right now.
"My God, thank you, Steven Spielberg. You're stuck with me now! Yay! Thank you Kristie Macosko Krieger and Tony Kushner and the divine inspiration that is Rita Moreno. You are staring at me right now and I'm so grateful. Your Anita paved the way, the way for tons of Anitas like me. And I love you so much.
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