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10 most memorable LGBTQ+ acceptance speeches, ranked by how hard they make me cry
I'm not made of wood!
It's an honor just to be nominated, but as a queer person and a big fan of the art of the acceptance speech, it's always cause for celebration for me to see other LGBTQ community members win big. Jonathan Groff's win at the Tony Award's last night easily secured him a place alongside other best award acceptance speeches. Here are Groff and nine other of the best award acceptance speeches, either by an LGBTQ+ person or for their part in a work that elevated the queer canon, ranked by how hard they make me cry.
@cbs @Alex Newell’s speech has left us speechless 😭❤️ #tonyawards #shucked
Ok this one doesn't make me cry, but after all those tears we could all use a giggle.
Rowan Ashley Smith has often been described as "a multi-hyphenate about town." He loves work that connects him to his cultures as a gay, Jewish, multiracial trans man. Before breaking into journalism, the best days of his professional life were spent as a summer camp professional, a librarian, and an HIV prevention specialist. His work has been featured in GO Magazine, pride.com, and The Advocate. In what is left of his free time, Rowan enjoys performing stand up comedy, doing the NYT crossword, and spending time with his two partners, two children, and four cats.
Rowan Ashley Smith has often been described as "a multi-hyphenate about town." He loves work that connects him to his cultures as a gay, Jewish, multiracial trans man. Before breaking into journalism, the best days of his professional life were spent as a summer camp professional, a librarian, and an HIV prevention specialist. His work has been featured in GO Magazine, pride.com, and The Advocate. In what is left of his free time, Rowan enjoys performing stand up comedy, doing the NYT crossword, and spending time with his two partners, two children, and four cats.
