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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
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Matt Bomer poses backstage during the 35th GLAAD Media Awards – Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for GLAAD )
Kate Hudson
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Kate Hudson poses backstage during the 35th GLAAD Media Awards – Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for GLAAD )
Jonathan Bailey
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Jonathan Bailey poses backstage during the 35th GLAAD Media Awards – Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for GLAAD )
The cast of Ted Lasso
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: (L-R) Juno Temple, Billy Harris, Hannah Waddingham, Cristo Fernández, Chuck Hayward, Jodi Balfour, and Jason Sudeikis, winners of the Outstanding Comedy Series award for “Ted Lasso” pose backstage during the 35th GLAAD Media Awards – Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for GLAAD )
JoJo Siwa
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: JoJo Siwa poses backstage during the 35th GLAAD Media Awards – Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for GLAAD )
Anthony Bowens
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Anthony Bowens attends the 35th GLAAD Media Awards – Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for GLAAD )
David Archuleta
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: David Archuleta attends the 35th GLAAD Media Awards – Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for GLAAD )
Niecy Nash-Betts
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Niecy Nash-Betts, recipient of the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, poses backstage during the 35th GLAAD Media Awards – Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for GLAAD )
Dylan Mulvaney
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Dylan Mulvaney poses backstage during the 35th GLAAD Media Awards – Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for GLAAD )
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez attends the 35th GLAAD Media Awards – Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for GLAAD )
Reneé Rapp
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Reneé Rapp poses backstage during the 35th GLAAD Media Awards – Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for GLAAD )
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