Emmys 2021: RuPaul creates history for most wins by person of colour
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In RuPaul's acceptance speech, the host-creator dedicated the award to the audience of the show.
Los Angeles: Celebrated TV personality RuPaul has become the most awarded person of colour in the history of the Primetime Emmy Awards after his show "Drag Race" won a trophy for outstanding competition program at the 73rd edition of premier television awards.
This is the fourth consecutive win for the show, which RuPaul also created, hosts and executive produces, in the category. "Nailed It!", "The Amazing Race", "The Voice" and "Top Chef" were also among the nominees.
RuPaul Andre Charles, known mononymously as RuPaul, was tied with industry veteran Donald A Morgan's record, who had 10 Emmy trophies from 19 nods across categories during last Sunday's Creative Arts Emmy Awards. He now has 11 Emmy wins to his credit.
