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Emma D’Arcyis embracing their truest self with their first major awards show.TheHouse of the Dragonstar, 30, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, told E!‘sLoni Loveon the red carpet of Tuesday’s 80thGolden Globe Awardsthat the moment is “beautifully ironic” afterearning their first nominationfor best actress in a drama series.“It’s kind of a surreal thing 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,” they said. “Anyway, it wasn’t sustainable, and I stopped pretending, and weirdly, it’s at that point that I got nominated for best actress at theGolden Globes, which is beautifully ironic.““I think the most important thing is that it implies that the space for trans people and gender-nonconforming people is getting bigger all the time. So, I feel very privileged,” D’Arcy added.They explained that their look was also an expression of their gender identity, noting that their red carpet vibe was “child piano prodigy, and maybe the recital’s not going well.““I’m also doing trans because I’m wearing some trousers and a skirt at the same time. And nothing says non-binary like wearing both a skirt and trousers.“For more on the 2023 Golden Globe Awards, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.D’Arcy made their breakout performance in theGame of Thronesprequel series as Rhaenyra Targaryen, an ancestor of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke).RELATED VIDEO:House of the DragonTeaser Shows First Footage of New Series Set 200 Years Before Game of ThronesThey’re nominated alongsideLaura LinneyforOzark,Imelda StauntonforThe Crown,Hilary SwankforAlaska DailyandZendayaforEuphoria.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In addition to their star-making role, D’Arcy also stole hearts and created a sexy new drink trend when they popularized the “Negroni Sbagliato with prosecco in it” back in October.The 80th Golden Globe Awards ceremony is airing live on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
Emma D’Arcyis embracing their truest self with their first major awards show.
TheHouse of the Dragonstar, 30, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, told E!‘sLoni Loveon the red carpet of Tuesday’s 80thGolden Globe Awardsthat the moment is “beautifully ironic” afterearning their first nominationfor best actress in a drama series.
“It’s kind of a surreal thing 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,” they said. “Anyway, it wasn’t sustainable, and I stopped pretending, and weirdly, it’s at that point that I got nominated for best actress at theGolden Globes, which is beautifully ironic.”
“I think the most important thing is that it implies that the space for trans people and gender-nonconforming people is getting bigger all the time. So, I feel very privileged,” D’Arcy added.
They explained that their look was also an expression of their gender identity, noting that their red carpet vibe was “child piano prodigy, and maybe the recital’s not going well.”
“I’m also doing trans because I’m wearing some trousers and a skirt at the same time. And nothing says non-binary like wearing both a skirt and trousers.”
For more on the 2023 Golden Globe Awards, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
D’Arcy made their breakout performance in theGame of Thronesprequel series as Rhaenyra Targaryen, an ancestor of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke).
RELATED VIDEO:House of the DragonTeaser Shows First Footage of New Series Set 200 Years Before Game of Thrones
They’re nominated alongsideLaura LinneyforOzark,Imelda StauntonforThe Crown,Hilary SwankforAlaska DailyandZendayaforEuphoria.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
In addition to their star-making role, D’Arcy also stole hearts and created a sexy new drink trend when they popularized the “Negroni Sbagliato with prosecco in it” back in October.
The 80th Golden Globe Awards ceremony is airing live on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
source: people.com
