RuPaul makes Emmys 'Herstory' as the most-awarded Black artist following 11th win
RuPaul Charles is sashaying into Emmys history.
The host and executive producer of "RuPaul’s Drag Race" has become the most-awarded Black artist in Emmys history with 11 wins after the VH1 series won the award for top competition program for the fourth year in a row during Sunday's ceremony.
"Herstory in the making! Condragulations to our very own Supermodel of the World @RuPaul on becoming the most awarded person of color in #Emmys history!" the series tweeted.
Despite the historic feat, RuPaul selflessly used the moment to shine a light on "all our lovely children on our show from around the world."
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"They are so gracious to tell their stories of courage and how to navigate this difficult life, even more difficult today. This is for you," the 60-year-old drag queen said while accepting the award.
He continued: "For you kids out there watching, you have a tribe that is waiting for you. We are waiting for you, baby! Come on to mama Ru! Thank you so much! Thank you!"
RuPaul has hosted "RuPaul’s Drag Race," a competition where queens compete for the title of America's next drag superstar and $100,000, for its 13 seasons since premiering in 2009. The "Drag Race" juggernaut has spawned multiple spin-offs, including "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" and "RuPaul's Celebrity Drag Race."
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RuPaul won the Emmy award for outstanding host for a reality or competition program for the sixth straight year during last week's Creative Arts Emmys, bringing his career Emmy wins to 10. That tied RuPaul with cinematographer Donald A. Morgan as the most-awarded Black artist.
He surpassed Morgan on Sunday when "RuPaul's Drag Race" beat out "The Amazing Race," "Nailed It!," "Top Chef" and "The Voice" in the top competition program category.
And social media was quick to jump on the RuPaul train.
"Legend!" @CandeceCampbell tweeted.
User @JimmytotheJay added: "Happy for @RuPaul. You give young people the space to be who they're destined to be, saving lives along the way. Congratulations, Ru!"
"rupaul being the most awarded poc in emmys history is so pleasing to me," @alItooweIls tweeted.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Emmys 2021: RuPaul is the most-awarded Black artist after win
