Kim Petrasmade history at the2023 Grammys.
While appearing at Sunday’s ceremony honoring music’s biggest night, the German singer-songwriter, 30, was overtaken with tears as she became the first transgender woman totake home the winin the best pop group/duo performance category alongsideSam Smith.
“I’m the first transgender woman to win the award,” she said to a standing ovation from the crowd. “I just want to thank all the transgender artists who kicked the door open in order for me to be here tonight.”
Kim Petras and Sam Smith.Frazer Harrison/Getty
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“Sophie especially, my friend who passed away two years ago…thank you so much for your inspiration, Sophie, I adore you, and your inspiration will always be in my music,” expressed Petras while adding that pop music icon and seven-time Grammy Award-winnerMadonnais also a strong inspiration.
Kim Petras and Sam Smith.Kevin Winter/Getty
“I don’t think i could be here without Madonna,” she continued.
Before walking off the stage and receiving a sweet embrace from Smith, she gave a heartfelt nod to her mother, who Petras stressed that her belief in her from a young age allowed her to win the prestigious award.
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She later joked about the winwith a tweet, writing, “omg i’m a tranny with a grammy …”
The “Unholy” collaboration also makes Petras the first known transgender artist totop the Hot 100 chart.
The feat “isa huge middle finger to all the [record] labelsthat were like, ‘We don’t know how to market you,’ and to everyone who doubted me and said I couldn’t achieve this because of my gender identity,” said Petras to PEOPLE as she released her single “If Jesus Was a Rockstar,” in November.
She continued: “Look at me now, bitches!”
The 2023Grammy Awardsare airing live on CBS and Paramount+ Sunday night from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
source: people.com
