KimPetras thanks Madonna 'for fighting for LGBTQ rights' in historic GRAMMYs acceptance speech
“Sam graciously wanted me to accept this award because I am the first transgender woman to win this award,” Petras told the crowd during her acceptance speech.Once the crowd settled down, she continued, “I just wanted to thank all the incredible transgender legends before me, who kicked these doors open for me so I could be here tonight.”
“Sophie, especially, my friend who passed away two years ago, who told me this would happen and always believed in me,” Petras said. “Thank you so much for your inspiration, Sophie. I adore you and your inspiration will forever be in my music.”Kim Petras Defends Sam Smith Against ‘I’m Not Here To Make Friends’ Music Video Backlash
Petras also shouted out Madonna “for fighting for LGBTQ rights,” adding, “I don’t think I could be here without Madonna.” She also thanked her mother, saying, “I grew up next to a highway in Nowhere, Germany, and my mother believed me that I was a girl, and I wouldn’t be here without her and her support, and everyone who believed in me to this point.”
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