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Emmy Awards 2016: ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ win big

Jeffrey Tambor, Sarah Paulson steal T.V.’s biggest night

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(Sarah Paulson wins Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series. Screenshot via YouTube.)

The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards hosted by Jimmy Kimmel honored the best in television at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

Ryan Murphy’s FX limited series “The People vs. O.J. Simpson: An American Crime Story” won big for the night with five wins and plenty of nominations for the cast.

Sarah Paulson won for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series for her role as Marcia Clarke. Paulson brought along Clarke to the ceremony and had Clarke’s name engraved on the award.

“The more I learned about the real Marcia Clark, not the two-dimensional cardboard cut-out on the news, but the complicated, whip-smart, giant-hearted mother of two who woke up every day, put both feet on the floor and dedicated herself to righting an unconscionable wrong, the more I had to recognize that I — along with the rest of the world — had been superficial and careless in my judgment and I am glad to be able to stand here today in front of everyone and tell you that I am sorry,” Paulson told the crowd.

Paulson later went on to declare her love for girlfriend Holland Taylor who remained home tweeting her support.

Jeffrey Tambor won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Maura Pfefferman in “Transparent.” In his speech, Tambor made a statement that Hollywood needs to include transgender performers in transgender roles.

“Please give transgender talent a chance,” Tambor told the audience. “Give them auditions. Give them their story. Do that. And also, one more thing, I would not be unhappy were I the last cisgender male playing a female transgender on television. We have work to do.”

Laverne Cox later echoed the same sentiment before presenting the award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special.

“Give trans talent a shot,” Cox said. “I would not be here today if somebody didn’t give me a chance.”

“Transparent” creator Jill Soloway also received an award for Outstanding Director in a Comedy Series.

‘”It’s a privilege, and creates privilege, when you take people of color, women, trans people, queer people, as the subjects of stories. You change the world, we found out,” Soloway said in her speech. “I’ve always wanted to be part of a movement. This T.V. show allows me to take my dreams about unlikable Jewish people, queer folk, trans folk, and make them heroes. Thank you to the trans community for your lived lives.”

“Game of Thrones” and “Veep” also continued their Emmy reign winning Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Comedy series respectively.

Check out the complete list of winners below.

Outstanding Drama Series — “Game of Thrones”

Outstanding Comedy Series — “Veep”

Outstanding Lead Actress, Drama Series — Tatiana Maslany, “Orphan Black”

Outstanding Lead Actor, Drama Series — Rami Malek, “Mr. Robot”

Outstanding Supporting Actress, Drama Series — Maggie Smith, “Downton Abbey”

Outstanding Supporting Actor, Drama Series — Ben Mendelsohn, “Bloodline”

Outstanding Directing, Drama Series — Miguel Sapochnik, “Game of Thrones”

Outstanding Writing, Drama Series — David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, “Game of Thrones”

Outstanding Lead Actress, Comedy Series — Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep”

Outstanding Lead Actor, Comedy Series — Jeffrey Tambor, “Transparent”

Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series — Kate McKinnon, “Saturday Night Live”

Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy Series — Louie Anderson, “Baskets”

Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series — Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang, “Master of None”

Outstanding Directing, Comedy Series — Jill Soloway, “Transparent”

Outstanding Limited Series — “The People v. O.J. Simpson”

Outstanding Television Movie — “Sherlock: The Abominable Bride”

Outstanding Lead Actress, Limited Series or Movie — Sarah Paulson, “The People v. O.J. Simpson”

Outstanding Lead Actor, Limited Series or Movie — Courtney B. Vance, “The People v. O.J. Simpson”

Outstanding Supporting Actress, Limited Series or Movie — Regina King, “American Crime”

Outstanding Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie — Sterling K. Brown, “The People v. O.J. Simpson”

Outstanding Directing, Limited Series or Movie — Susanne Bier, “The Night Manager”

Outstanding Writing, Limited Series or Movie — D.V. DeVincentis, “The People v. O.J. Simpson”

Outstanding Reality Competition Program — “The Voice”

Outstanding Writing, Variety Special — Patton Oswalt, “Talking for Clapping”

Outstanding Variety Sketch Series — “Key and Peele”

Outstanding Variety Talk Series — “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”

Outstanding Directing, Variety Special — “Grease Live”

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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards

Gay Men’s Chorus, local drag artists have featured performance at ceremony

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Members of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington as well as local drag artists joined hosts Mike Millan and Felicia Curry with other performers for a WorldPride dance number at the Helen Hayes Awards on Monday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 19. Felicia Curry and Mike Millan served as the hosts.

A performance featuring members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington and local drag artists was held at the end of the first act of the program to celebrate WorldPride 2025.

The annual awards ceremony honors achievement in D.C.-area theater productions and is produced by Theatre Washington.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: D.C. Trans Pride

Schuyler Bailar gives keynote address

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D.C. Trans Pride 2025 was held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on May 17. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

2025 D.C. Trans Pride was held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on Saturday, May 17. The day was filled with panel discussions, art, social events, speakers, a resource fair and the Engendered Spirit Awards. Awardees included Lyra McMillan, Pip Baitinger, Steph Niaupari and Hayden Gise. The keynote address was delivered by athlete and advocate Schuyler Bailar.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Looking back at 50 years of Pride in D.C

Washington Blade’s unique archives chronicle highs, lows of our movement

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Gay Pride Day 1976 (Washington Blade archive photo)

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of LGBTQ Pride in Washington, D.C., the Washington Blade team combed our archives and put together a glossy magazine showcasing five decades of celebrations in the city. Below is a sampling of images from the magazine but be sure to find a print copy starting this week.

D.C.’s Different Drummers march in the 2006 Capital Pride Parade. (Washington Blade archive photo by Adam Cuthbert)

The magazine is being distributed now and is complimentary. You can find copies at LGBTQ bars and restaurants across the city. Or visit the Blade booth at the Pride festival on June 7 and 8 where we will distribute copies. 

Thank you to our advertisers and sponsors, whose support has enabled us to distribute the magazine free of charge. And thanks to our dedicated team at the Blade, especially Photo Editor Michael Key, who spent many hours searching the archives for the best images, many of which are unique to the Blade and cannot be found elsewhere. And thanks to our dynamic production team of Meaghan Juba, who designed the magazine, and Phil Rockstroh who managed the process. Stephen Rutgers and Brian Pitts handled sales and marketing and staff writers Lou Chibbaro Jr., Christopher Kane, Michael K. Lavers, Joe Reberkenny along with freelancer and former Blade staffer Joey DiGuglielmo wrote the essays. 

The 1995 Lesbian and Gay Freedom Festival was held on Freedom Plaza on June 18. (Washington Blade archive photo by Clint Steib)

The magazine represents more than 50 years of hard work by countless reporters, editors, advertising sales reps, photographers, and other media professionals who have brought you the Washington Blade since 1969.

We hope you enjoy the magazine and keep it as a reminder of all the many ups and downs our local LGBTQ community has experienced over the past 50 years.

I hope you will consider supporting our vital mission by becoming a Blade member today. At a time when reliable, accurate LGBTQ news is more essential than ever, your contribution helps make it possible. With a monthly gift starting at just $7, you’ll ensure that the Blade remains a trusted, free resource for the community — now and for years to come. Click here to help fund LGBTQ journalism.

The D.C. Black Gay Men & Women’s Community Conference table at Gay Pride Day in 1978. (Washington Blade archive photo by Jim Marks)
A scene from 1985 Gay and Lesbian Pride Day. (Washington Blade archive photo by Doug Hinckle)
A scene from the 1988 Gay and Lesbian Pride Day. (Washington Blade archive photo by Doug Hinckle)
A scene from the Capital Pride Block Party in 2018. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)
Keke Palmer performs at the 2024 Capital Pride Festival. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
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