RuPaul has become the most awarded person of color in Primetime Emmy Awards history, after RuPaul’s Drag Race secured a fourth consecutive win for Outstanding Competition Series. With 11 total Emmys, RuPaul has surpassed cinematographer Donald A. Morgan, the previous record-holder. Speaking at the 73rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, RuPaul thanked the LGBTQ community. The main Drag Race series also won outstanding casting, directing, and picture editing. With Sunday’s win for Outstanding Competition Series, the Drag Race franchise has overall won 25 Emmy Awards.

Source: MetroXpress September 20, 2021 15:45 UTC