The cast of “Glee” reunited virtually to remember Naya Rivera, who died last July at the age of 33, at the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards, hosted by Niecy Nash where I May Destroy You and Disclosure were among those that came away with wins. ‘Glee’ Cast Pay Tribute To Naya Rivera At GLAAD Awards ‘Glee’ Cast Pay Tribute To Naya Rivera At GLAAD Awards
The tribute was opened by Demi Lovato, who had a brief role on the “Glee” alongside Rivera.
“I don’t have to tell you that this year was a tough, tough year,” Lovato said. “A particular moment of heartbreak stands out for me: losing my friend Naya Rivera. I will always cherish the chance I got to play Naya’s girlfriend, Dani, on ‘Glee.’”
“The character Naya played, Santana Lopez, was ground-breaking for closeted queer girls — like I was at the time,” she went on. “And her ambition and accomplishments inspired Latina women all over the world.”
Lovato then introduced the “Glee” cast: Jacob Artist, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Jessalyn Gilsig, Dot-Marie Jones, Vanessa Lengies, Jane Lynch, Kevin McHale, Heather Morris, Matthew Morrison, Alex Newell, Lauren Potter, Amber Riley, Harry Shum Jr., Becca Tobin and Jenna Ushkowitz, who remembered Rivera and the impact she had on queer youth in her role.
The cast also made a point to pay tribute to the other major role in Rivera’s life: being a mother to her son, Josey.
During the GLADD Media Awards ceremony, Sterling K. Brown presented the award for Outstanding Documentary to Disclosure, with intentional support for Black trans lives. “Friends, I’m so proud to stand with the LGBTQ community tonight, just as the LGBTQ community stands with Black and diverse communities. Black Lives Matter, Black Trans Lives Matter, and I know we’re going to keep spreading that message of unity and justice until every one of us is safe to live the lives we love,” Brown said during his presentation.
“We are looking for people to move beyond acceptance to radical acceptance, to radical self-love,” Laverne Cox said in her acceptance speech, accompanied by the documentary’s director, Sam Feder. “To the trans youth watching right now, we want you to know that you’re anointed, that despite all of the attacks that might be happening against you, you are divine. You deserve to be. You are here for a reason. You must survive to fulfill that divine purpose. I love you!”
It was lovely to see I May Destroy You get some award season love, as the acclaimed series won Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Rapper Chika won Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist (Industry Games).
Congrats to the winners! The complete list of winners at the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards are below:
Outstanding Film – Wide Release: Happiest Season (Hulu/TriStar Pictures)
Outstanding Film – Limited Release: The Boys in the Band (Netflix)
Outstanding Documentary: Disclosure (Netflix)
Outstanding Comedy Series: Schitt’s Creek (Pop)
Outstanding Drama Series: Star Trek: Discovery (CBS All Access)
Outstanding TV Movie: Uncle Frank (Amazon Studios)
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: I May Destroy You (HBO)
Outstanding Reality Program: We’re Here (HBO)
Outstanding Children’s Programming: The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo (HBO Max)
Outstanding Kids & Family Programming [TIE]: First Day (Hulu) and She-Ra & The Princesses of Power (DreamWorks Animation/Netflix)
Outstanding Music Artist: Sam Smith, Love Goes (Capitol)
Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist: CHIKA, Industry Games (Warner Records)
Outstanding Video Game [TIE]: Tell Me Why (DONTNOD Entertainment & Xbox Game Studios) and
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