Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Wanda Sykes Honored at Critics Choice LGBTQ+ Celebration
Wanda Sykes, a comedian, was given an award at an event celebrating LGBTQ+ entertainment.
She talked about how the LGBTQ+ community is strong and loving.
Sykes also showed her support for trans people, saying love is stronger than hate.
The event gave awards to many LGBTQ+ artists and allies, including Bowen Yang and the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Sykes' friend, Tim Bagley, gave her the award.
Wanda Sykes received the Career Achievement Award at the Critics Choice Association’s LGBTQ+ celebration.
Sykes emphasized the LGBTQ+ community's strength and unity in her acceptance speech.
She expressed support for trans people, advocating for love over hate.
The event honored both emerging and established figures in LGBTQ+ entertainment.
Tim Bagley, Sykes’ friend, presented her award at the event.
- Who
- Wanda Sykes, Bowen Yang, Bridget Everett, Eric d’Arbeloff, Niecy Nash-Betts, Tramell Tillman, and the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17
- What
- Wanda Sykes was honored at the Critics Choice Association’s 2nd Annual Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Critics Choice Association’s 2nd Annual Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television
- Why
- To celebrate LGBTQ+ entertainment
- Event
- Critics Choice Association’s 2nd Annual Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television
- Honoree
- Wanda Sykes
- Award
- Career Achievement Award
- Presented by
- Tim Bagley
- Other Honorees
- Bowen Yang, Bridget Everett, Eric d’Arbeloff, RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 queens, Niecy Nash-Betts, Tramell Tillman