LGBTQ television won big at the 2020 Emmy Awards, with RuPaul and Euphoria’s Zendaya even making history with their wins. RuPaul’s Drag Race picked up a total of five awards, including Best Competition Series and Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program.
The latter marks RuPaul’s fifth consecutive win, breaking the record of four previously held by Survivor host Jeff Probst. In his acceptance speech, RuPaul thanked his young viewers and implored them to continue believing in love. “Kiddo, I know how you feel right now, just know that you are loved and don’t give up on love,” he said. “Believe in love and the power of love, okay?