Alex Newell just made history on Sunday, when they became the first nonbinary-identifying person to win an individual acting prize at the 76th annual Tony Awards.
Newell won Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical for their show-stopping performance in . «I have wanted this my entire life.
And I thank each and every one of you in this room,» Newell said while taking the stage at the United Palace Theatre, during the 2023 ceremony hosted by Ariana DeBose.Speaking directly to their mother, who was in the audience, Newell shared, «Mommy, I love you.
Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. Thank you for teaching me what strength is.»«To my entire building and cast and crew of, you are my rock.
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