Billy Porter’s Emmys’ speech: ‘We all have the right to be here’

Talented actor Billy Porter turned heads with his dramatic hat and outfit last night, but he also made history at the 2019 Emmys.

The star of the FX drama Pose, created by executive producer Ryan Murphy, became the first openly gay person of color to win an Emmy award for Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Pray Tell.

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In an emotionally charged speech, Porter thanked his mentors in life and his loves. “The category is love, y’all!” I am so overwhelmed and I am so overjoyed to have lived long enough to see this day!”  He also quoted American author James Baldwin in his opening remarks.

The actor’s historic win was just a day after he turned 50 years old.

Billy Porter plays Pray Tell in FX series Pose, a drama that shows the lives of the LatinX and African American LGBTQ ballroom culture of New York City.

But his speech is what people are talking about today.

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