Kim Petras Ecstatic At Being First Transgender Woman To Win Grammy

Kim Petras and Sam Smith just won a Grammy for their electropop hit, “Unholy.”

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In their acceptance speech, Smith let Petras do the talking.

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According to Petras, it was because she was the first transgender woman to get a Grammy.

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Smith wanted it to be a special moment for her and Petras was grateful.

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After thanking Sam Smith for that he’d done for her, Petras also gave a shout-out to Madonna and late trans DJ, Sophie.

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Kim Petras also thanked her mother, because she believed in her and helped in her journey from Germany to the Grammys.

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Petras looked stunning in a red dress with a matching veil.

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Backstage, Petras felt her win was an inspiration for all inspiring LGBTQ+ musicians.

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She felt this Grammy proves that its talent that takes you ahead.

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