Shonda Rhimes honored at HRC benefit
Two major forces in television, Shonda Rhimes and president of HBO Programming Michael Lombardo, never back down when it comes to depicting LGBT issues onscreen. The two were honored at the Human Rights Campaign's annual dinner, hosted by Dana Goldberg on Saturday night at the JW Marriott at LA Live.
"She did it," exclaimed Scandal star Guillermo Diaz who presented Rhimes with the Ally for Equality award. "Shonda took a chance and cast a gay latino from Washington Heights to portray this amazing character. She saw past all those things that people in this business usually see first."
Empire star Jussie Smollett exclaimed to the audience that Mariah Carey performing at the event is proof "Jesus does love us". Smollett introduced the pop star, who shared childhood memories of growing up with her gay uncles before performing "Hero" amongst a crowd including Matt Bomer, George Takei, Dan Bucatinsky, Molly Shannon and Sara Ramirez. (excerpt from Hollywood Reporter)
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