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RuPaul Won the Emmy for 'Outstanding Host' for the Second Year in a Row
Congrats, Mama!
By Taylor HendersonSeptember 11 2017 / 2:33 PM
Taylor Henderson
Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one! 
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RuPaul just won the Emmy Award for "Outstanding Host of a Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Program" for the second year in a row!
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"I want to thank all of the cast and crew of RuPaul's Drag Race," said Ru in his acceptance speech. "Thank you television academy so much! You make this queen so proud."
 
\u201cMama's thankful \ud83d\ude4f @RuPaul #Emmys\u201d
 — RuPaul's Drag Race (@RuPaul's Drag Race)
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RuPaul's Drag Race was nominated for seven Emmy awards this year and has already snatched three, including "Outstanding Costumes" and "Picture Editing." Drag Race is also up for Best Reality Competition Series at the Primetime Emmys, which will air on September 17 on CBS.

        
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