Emma D’Arcy says their Golden Globe nomination “implies the space for trans people and gender non-conforming people is getting bigger”. D’Arcy, nominated for best television actress at the 80th annual awards, said being at the ceremony was “surreal” but that they felt very “privileged”.
Stars from the big and small screens flocked to the Beverley Hilton hotel in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening for the occasion. Last year’s show was turned into a “private event” at the last minute by organisers the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, after it faced heavy criticism over its lack of black members. The organisation subsequently vowed to overhaul its bylaws and implement changes addressing ethics and inclusion.
D’Arcy earned their first Golden Globe nomination for best television actress – Drama Series for their portrayal of Rhaenyra Targaryen in the HBO hit series House Of The Dragon.
“I mean, it’s kind of a surreal thing, right?” they said. “Because when I was starting out, I really felt that I had to pretend to present as a woman in order to find success in this industry… it wasn’t sustainable, and I stopped pretending.
“Weirdly, it’s at that point that I got nominated for that dress at the Golden Globes, which is like beautifully ironic.”
They continued: “I think the most important thing is that for me, it implies the space for trans people and gender non-conforming people is getting bigger. So I feel, like, very privileged.”
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