Mj Rodriguez Poses in History as First Transgender Golden Globes Winner

In Summary

The 2022 Golden Globes were presented in an unusual fashion this time around, but that didn’t stop the best in TV and film from being highlighted, including the transgender community’s first-ever winner Mj Rodriguez. 

There may have been no iconic looks, red carpet mingling or audience applause, but there’s little time to waste when honoring the finest in cinema and television—which is why the 2022 Golden Globes Awards were presented in a hushed and untelevised ceremony on Sunday. 

Following criticism and much-needed reform regarding the lack of diversity in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, NBC Network stated in May 2021 that it would not broadcast the 2022 ceremony, leaving hopes for a comeback in January 2023.

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NBC News reported Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez made history when she became the first transgender actor to win a Golden Globe on Sunday night, taking home the award for best actress in a TV drama for her portrayal as Blanca, the housemother and nurse on the FX show “Pose.” It also marked the first Golden Globe win for “Pose” itself, which first aired in 2018. 

This isn’t Rodriguez’s first stride toward history, as she broke barriers last summer by becoming the first transgender actor to be nominated for a lead acting Emmy, though she did not win the award. 

Rodriguez expressed gratitude for her Golden Globes triumph for the younger generation in an Instagram post. She also praised the other “Queens” who were nominated alongside her, stating she was thrilled to “share space with you!” and describing them as “phenomenal.” 

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“OMG OMGGG!!!! @goldenglobes Wow! You talking about sickening birthday present! Thank you!” Rodriguez shared via Instagram. “This is the door that is going to Open the door for many more young talented individuals. They will see that it is more than possible. They will see that a young Black Latina girl from Newark New Jersey who had a dream, to change the minds others would WITH LOVE. LOVE WINS. To my young LGBTQAI babies WE ARE HERE the door is now open now reach the stars!!!!! @goldenglobes” 

The Golden Globes Awards also congratulated Rodriguez and her historic win in a post shared to their official Twitter account.

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O Yeong-su, 77, who starred in the hit Netflix series Squid Game as “Oh II-nam” or Player 001, also made history by being the first Korean actor to win a Golden Globe for his supporting role, according to CNN.

The complete list of winners can be viewed below and on the Golden Globes website, along with the nominees. 

Best Motion Picture – Drama 

The Power of the Dog 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy 

Jason Sudeikis in Ted Lasso 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy 

Jean Smart in Hacks 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama 

Jeremy Strong in Succession 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama 

Mj Rodriguez in Pose 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television 

Michael Keaton in Dopesick 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television 

Kate Winslet in Mare of Easttown 

Best Television Series Drama 

Succession 

Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television 

The Underground Railroad 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television 

Sarah Snook in Succession 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television 

Oh Yeong-su in Squid Game 

Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy 

Hacks 

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy 

West Side Story 

Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language 

Drive My Car 

Best Screenplay – Motion Picture 

Kenneth Branagh in Belfast 

Best Original Song – Motion Picture 

No Time to Die from No Time to Die – Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell 

Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture 

Kodi Smit-McPhee in The Power of the Dog 

Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture 

Ariana DeBose in West Side Story 

Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy 

Andrew Garfield in Tick, Tick … Boom! 

Best Motion Picture – Animated 

Encanto 

Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama 

Will Smith in King Richard 

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama 

Nicole Kidman in Being the Ricardos 

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy 

Rachel Zegler in West Side Story 

Best Director – Motion Picture 

Jane Campion in The Power of the Dog 

Best Original Score 

Dune 

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