Grammys 2023: Kim Petras becomes first transgender to win ...

6 Feb 2023

Economic Times

Synopsis

Kim Petras, who worked with Sam Smith on the song Unholy, made history by being the first transgender woman to be awarded a Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

Grammys 2023: Kim Petras becomes first transgender to win Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Sam Smith

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Kim Petras and Sam Smith on Monday shared the Grammy Award for the best pop duo. At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, she made history by being the first openly transgender woman to win the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance prize for the song Unholy with Sam Smith.

At the ceremony, the two wore matching extravagant red costumes and collected the award on stage. Kim thanked the Academy and was acknowledged to be the first transgender woman to win in the prestigious category.

"Sam asked me to receive this honour as I am the first transgender woman to do so. The most fantastic thing that's ever happened to me is this. I simply want to express my gratitude to all the amazing transgender icons that came before me and pushed these doors wide so that I could be present tonight "said Kim.

Kim thanked her mother as she wrapped off her winning speech. I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for my mother's belief that I was a female while I was growing up in a rural area of Germany, the woman added.

FAQs:How did Kim Petras become famous?
Kim Petras rose to fame for being one of the world's youngest transgender people to have undergone the transition.What song is Kim Petras known for?
Unholy.

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