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George Takei attends the Critics Association's Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Film and TV at the Fairmont Century Plaza on June 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Meanwhile, in his acceptance speech, Takei thanked two men who helped him come out.
“I'm here tonight because of two men, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Howard Stern,” he said, explaining that in 2005, then-California governor Schwarzenegger “vetoed a same-sex marriage bill in California and I was furious.”
He continued, “I was 68 years old, and that was the year I came out and spoke out. After that, in many TV guest appearances, I became the gay George Takei.”
The actor then said that “radio pioneer” Stern “gave me the microphone and he became our official radio announcer.” Howard Stern Show, This allowed him to “reach millions of people sharing my story and promoting LGBTQ rights.”
“Because of Arnold, I came out to fight for change. Because of Howard, I was given a bigger microphone to use to speak up for LGBTQ equality,” he continued.
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The LGBTQ+ film and television festival event is Good Trouble Actress Sherrie Cora.
Along with Lane and Takei, Michaela Jay Rodriguez won the Vanguard Award, and Matt Bomer won the award for best producer for a Showtime drama alongside Ron Nyswaner, Daniel Minahan and Robbie Rogers. Travel companions.
The Emmy Award-winning team was also recognized. RuPaul's Drag RaceTrailblazer Award winner, I was herewhich won a reality TV award.
Stars from both reality shows attended the event, including Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall and Latrice Royale, walking the red carpet in glamorous drag queens.
Presenters at the inaugural event included Charlize Theron, Ricky Martin, Ronan Farrow, Sean Hayes, Karamo Brown and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
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The Critics Guild is made up of entertainment critics and journalists and hosts annual awards ceremonies, including the Critics' Choice Awards.
At the 29th annual ceremony held in January, Barbie, Oppenheimer, The Morning Show, Succession There were other people who received trophies.
“We're incredibly proud to announce this inaugural event showcasing the very best from the LGBTQ+ community in film and television,” Critics Association CEO Joey Berlin said in a statement. “Many of CCA's members identify as LGBTQ+, so this celebration is very meaningful to our organization.”
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