LOS ANGELES – Beyonce got emotional Thursday night as she and husband Jay Z were honored for being allies to the LGBTQ community.
"We're here to promote love for every human being," said Beyonce, taking the stage at the GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel with Jay Z. "And change starts with supporting the people closest to you. So let's tell them they are loved. Let's remind them they are beautiful. Let's speak out and protect them. And parents, let's love our kids in their truest form."
Presented with GLAAD's Vanguard Award, Beyonce paid an emotional tribute to her late Uncle Johnny, "the most fabulous gay man I have ever known," she said.
Her uncle helped raise both her and sister Solange Knowles, she said. "He lived his truth. He was brave and unapologetic during a time when this country wasn't as accepting. And witnessing his battle with HIV was one of the most painful experiences I have ever lived," said Beyonce, choking up as Jay Z put his hand on her back. "I'm hopeful that his struggle served to open pathways for other people to live more freely."
"LGBTQI rights are human rights. To choose who you love is your human right," added the pop star, before quoting her own song, "Formation." "Who you make love to and take that (expletive) to Red Lobster is your human right." The crowd cheered.
Janet Mock and Lena Waithe were among those who toasted the couple at the event, where Sean Hayes was also honored and Gwyneth Paltrow served as a presenter. "When we heard your album '4:44' we all knew it was an instant classic, but the song 'Smile' made it revolutionary," said Waithe, referencing the track Jay Z featured his mother Gloria Carter on, revealing she is a lesbian.
"The line 'Love who you love because life isn't guaranteed' is a line I will never forget," Waithe continued, calling the tune "a modern day negro spiritual reminder to those in hiding that there's still time to make their way to freedom."
Still, it might have been Shangela who stole the whole night.
The famed drag performer delivered an epic Beyonce tribute performance, mimicking the pop star's choreography move for move.
And yes, Bey loved it.
"I'm overwhelmed. I've put a run in my stocking from Shangela," said Beyonce afterward, as the crowd roared.
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2019-03-29 08:32:00Z
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