Mj Rodriguez Makes Emmys History, First Trans Woman to Get a Lead Acting Nomination!

MJ Rodriguez is making Emmys history!

The 30-year-old Pose actress, who received a nomination on Tuesday (July 13) for Lead Actress in a Drama Series, is now the first transgender woman in history to be nominated in a lead acting category.

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Mj was nominated for her role as house mother Bianca in the show’s third and final season.

And the show itself also scored some major victories, landing nine nominations total with its last season, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Billy Porter). Check out what the co-stars just did together!

Cedric the Entertainer is taking on hosting duties at the ceremony this year. The 2021 Emmy Awards will air live on Sunday, September 19 at 8/7c on CBS, and will also stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Find out who else was nominated!