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In a ceremony held on Thursday night in Los Angeles, GLAAD announced winners in several categories for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. The awards honor the fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.
In addition to the GLAAD Media Award recipients listed below, Oprah Winfrey received the Vanguard Award (for her decades-long commitment to allyship), and Niecy Nash-Betts was honored with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award (which is presented to an LGBTQ media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting LGBTQ acceptance).
The Los Angeles ceremony was hosted by Wayne Brady and featured special performances from Chlöe and Kate Hudson.
More winners—including Outstanding New TV Series, Outstanding Film: Streaming or TV, and Outstanding Reality Series—will be announced on May 11 at a second ceremony in New York.
GLAAD presented the following awards from six categories onstage:
Fellow Travelers received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series presented by Michaela Jaé Rodriguez.
Ted Lasso received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series presented by Alexandra Shipp and Sydney Sweeney.
Monica received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film – Limited Theatrical Release presented by Scott Evans.
RuPaul’s Drag Race received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality Competition Program presented by Meredith Marks and Heather Dubrow.
Yellowjackets received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Drama Series presented by Chrishell Stause and G Flip.
Reneé Rapp received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Music Artist presented by Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong.
See photos from the event below.
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GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS 2024 PHOTOS
Matt Bomer

Kate Hudson

Jonathan Bailey

The cast of Ted Lasso

JoJo Siwa

Anthony Bowens

David Archuleta

Niecy Nash-Betts

Dylan Mulvaney

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

Reneé Rapp

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