Things People Said: Making Emmy History, Holding Leaders Accountable and Taking Names
Here’s what Billy Porter, Jameela Jamil, Greta Thunberg and more had to say over the past fortnight
Sep 23, 2019
Actor Billy Porter made Emmy history by winning the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series ('Pose') at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards. Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Actor and activist Jameela Jamil to Glamour on calling out celebrities who promote detox teas:
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Actor and Broadway Theater Performer Billy Porter on winning his first Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Pose).’ He’s the first openly gay, black artist to do so, making Emmy history:
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Educator and Researcher Chintan Girish Modi on gender and identity for Firstpost:
Photo: Courtesy of Chintan Girish Modi
Actor, Writer and Director Eugene Lee Yang calls out racist jokes:
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Climate Activist Greta Thunberg calls out world leaders at the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit:
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Comedian and Television Host James Corden calls out Comedia and Political Commentator Bill Maher’s support for fat shaming on The Late Show with James Corden:
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Actor and Comedian Vir Das’ positive spin on in-flight turbulence:
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