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Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside Soap Awards 2025 Nominations
Best Actress Cait Fitton (Lauren Bolton, Coronation Street) Sue Devaney (Debbie Webster, Coronation Street) Vicky Myers (Lisa Swain, Coronation Street) Diane Parish (Denise Fox, EastEnders) Lacey Turner (Stacey Slater, EastEnders) Michelle Collins (Cindy Beale, EastEnders) Amy Walsh (Tracy Robinson, Emmerdale) Beth Cordingly (Ruby Miligan, Emmerdale) Emma Atkins (Charity Dingle, Emmerdale) Isabelle Smith (Frankie Osborne, Hollyoaks) Jennifer Metcalfe (Mercedes McQueen, Hollyoaks) Nadine Mulkerrin (Cleo McQueen, Hollyoaks) Best Actor Gareth Pierce (Todd Grimshaw, Coronation Street) Jack P Shepherd (David Platt, Coronation Street) Jacob Roberts (Kit Green, Coronation Street) Paul Bradley (Nigel Bates, EastEnders) Scott Maslen (Jack Branning, EastEnders) Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell, EastEnders) Danny Miller (Aaron Dingle, Emmerdale) Jeff Hordley (Cain Dingle, Emmerdale) William Ash (Caleb Miligan, Emmerdale) Ashley Taylor Dawson (Darren Osborne, Hollyoaks) Kieron Richardson (Ste Hay, Hollyoaks) Rory Douglas-Speed (Joel Dexter, Hollyoaks) Best Comic Performance Jack P Shepherd (David Platt, Coronation Street) Jodie Prenger (Glenda Shuttleworth, Coronation Street) Patsy Palmer (Bianca Jackson, EastEnders) Tameka Empson (Kim Fox, EastEnders) Michael Parr (Ross Barton, Emmerdale) Nicola Wheeler (Nicola King, Emmerdale) Jessamy Stoddart (Liberty Savage, Hollyoaks) Nicole Barber-Lane (Myra McQueen, Hollyoaks) Best Villain Claire Sweeney (Cassie Plummer, Coronation Street) Joe Layton (Mick Michaelis, Coronation Street) Jonny Freeman (Reiss Colwell, EastEnders) Navin Chowdhry (Nish Panesar, EastEnders) Ned Porteous (Joe Tate, Emmerdale) Oliver Farnworth (John Sugden, Emmerdale) Gemma Bissix (Clare Devine, Hollyoaks) Jeremy Sheffield (Jeremy Blake, Hollyoaks) Best Young Performer Liam McCheyne (Dylan Wilson, Coronation Street) Ryan Mulvey (Brody Michaelis, Coronation Street) Lillia Turner (Lily Slater, EastEnders) Sonny Kendall (Tommy Moon, EastEnders) Amelia Flanagan (April Windsor, Emmerdale) Fred Kettle (Dylan Penders, Emmerdale) Ava Webster (Ro Hutchinson, Hollyoaks) Dan Hough (Arlo Fielding, Hollyoaks) Best Newcomer Jonathan Howard (Carl Webster, Coronation Street) Ryan Mulvey (Brody Michaelis, Coronation Street) Alice Haig (Vicki Fowler, EastEnders) Laura Doddington (Nicola Mitchell, EastEnders) Bradley Riches (Lewis Barton, Emmerdale) Shebz Miah (Kammy Hadiq, Emmerdale) Brandon Fellows (Tommy Odenkirk, Hollyoaks) Zak Sutcliffe (Bobby Costello, Hollyoaks) Best Exit Charlotte Jordan (Daisy Midgeley, Coronation Street) Colson Smith (Craig Tinker, Coronation Street) James Bye (Martin Fowler, EastEnders) Natalie Cassidy (Sonia Fowler, EastEnders) Natalie Ann Jamieson (Amy Barton, Emmerdale) Roxy Shahidi (Leyla Harding, Emmerdale) Nikki Sanderson (Maxine Minniver, Hollyoaks) Tyler Conti (Abe Fielding, Hollyoaks) Best Family The Platts (Coronation Street) The Websters (Coronation Street) The Fox-Truemans (EastEnders) The Slaters (EastEnders) The Dingles (Emmerdale) The Miligans (Emmerdale) The Blakes (Hollyoaks) The Osbornes (Hollyoaks) Best Partnership Alison King & Vicky Myers (Carla Connor & Lisa Swain, Coronation Street) Sue Devaney & Vinta Morgan (Debbie Webster & Ronnie Bailey, Coronation Street) Angela Wynter & Rudolph Walker (Yolande & Patrick Trueman, EastEnders) Diane Parish & Scott Maslen (Denise Fox & Jack Branning, EastEnders) Beth Cordingly & William Ash (Ruby & Caleb Miligan, Emmerdale) Danny Miller & Ryan Hawley (Aaron Dingle & Robert Sugden, Emmerdale) Gemma Bissix & Tamara Wall (Clare Devine & Grace Black, Hollyoaks) Harvey Virdi & Louis Emerick (Misbah Maalik & Donny Clark, Hollyoaks) Best Storyline Debbie's dementia (Coronation Street) Mason's death & Abi's PTSD (Coronation Street) Phil Mitchell: Hypermasculinity in crisis (EastEnders) Who attacked Cindy? (EastEnders) Joe Tate's wicked fight for survival (Emmerdale) John's Hero Complex (Emmerdale) Cleo's abuse at the hands of Abe (Hollyoaks) Teenage sexual exploitation (Hollyoaks) Best Showstopper Awarded to a soap event that had the audience on the edge of their seats Craig's death (Coronation Street) The Platt house explodes (Coronation Street) EastEnders at 40: Angie Watts returns (EastEnders) Nish & Suki's final showdown (EastEnders) Robert crashes Aaron & John's wedding (Emmerdale) The Limo crash disaster (Emmerdale) Clare Devine back from the dead (Hollyoaks) Mercedes faces her cancer scars (Hollyoaks) Best Daytime Star Ethan Browne (Tane Parata, Home and Away) Georgie Parker (Roo Stewart, Home and Away) Nicholas Cartwright (Cash Newman, Home and Away) Stephanie Panozzo (Eden Fowler, Home and Away) Annie Jones (Jane Harris, Neighbours) Lucinda Armstrong Hall (Holly Hoyland, Neighbours) Stefan Dennis (Paul Robinson, Neighbours) Xavier Molyneux (Byron Stone, Neighbours) Best Drama Star Anna Chell (Jodie Whyte, Casualty) Barney Walsh (Cam Mickelthwaite, Casualty ) Michael Stevenson (Iain Dean, Casualty) Sarah Seggari (Rida Amaan, Casualty) Hattie Dynevor (Libby Guthrie, Waterloo Road ) Jason Manford (Steve Savage, Waterloo Road) Summer Bird (Tonya Walters, Waterloo Road) Zak Sutcliffe (Schuey Weever, Waterloo Road) Best Soap Coronation Street EastEnders Emmerdale Hollyoaks
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cole Escola Sets The Record Straight About Nicole Scherzinger Tonys Joke
Cole Escola is making it clear that a joke they made at this year's Tony Awards was not an intentional dig at Nicole Scherzinger. During Sunday night's ceremony, Cole picked up the award for Best Actor In A Play for their hit show Oh, Mary!. While they were speaking to the press backstage, the winner of Best Actress In A Musical was announced, and when it was revealed that Nicole was the recipient, they quipped: 'The speculating is over… four more years.' Cole Escola reacts to Nicole Scherzinger winning a Tony last night:'Four more years' — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) June 9, 2025 Many interpreted this as shade at Nicole, who last year found herself at the centre of backlash when she interacted with several social media posts that appeared to endorse Donald Trump (she later apologised 'for the hurt caused' by her social media activity, insisting that the 'many presumptions' that were 'being drawn' about her did not 'reflect who I am, what I stand for, or who l voted for'). Posting on their Instagram story on Tuesday night, Cole insisted: 'When I made that joke when I said, 'four more years, four more years', I meant it like, 'well, she won, she's who we've got for the next four years', as if I think winning Best Lead Actress In A Musical is the same as winning a presidential election.' In their signature semi-ironic style, they then remarked: 'But you know, people just want to pit us Broadway gals against each other. And I think it's sad. 'My only sort of beef right now is with Michael Arden [the director of Maybe Happy Ending, the top winner at this year's Tonys]. And I don't want to get into it, actually. But that story's going to break tomorrow.' Cole Escola explains their alleged joke about Nicole Scherzinger winning Best Leading Actress in a Musical at the Tony Awards — Portal Nicole Scherzinger (@PortalNicole) June 10, 2025 In her apology post last year, which came a week after the US presidential election – Nicole said: 'Many of the marginalised communities feeling hurt and concerned by the results of the presidential election are people I care about most. I stand with them, as I always have, throughout my life and career. If you know me, you know that.' The former Pussycat Dolls performer won her first Tony for her work as Norma Desmond in the revival of Sunset Boulevard, having already picked up an Olivier for her performance in the show's West End run last year. Show-Stoppers, Surprises And Sequins: 17 Unmissable Moments From This Year's Tony Awards Nicole Scherzinger Reacts To Backlash After Liking And Commenting On Pro-Trump Posts Nicole Scherzinger's Epic Oliviers Speech Included Tears, A Trip-Up And An Impressive Squat

News.com.au
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Nicole Scherzinger makes emotional speech after winning first Tony Award
Oprah Winfrey presented the former Pussycat Dolls star with the Best Actress in a Musical prize in recognition of her performance as Norma Desmond in the Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard. Appearing overcome with emotion, Nicole praised her fellow nominees - Megan Hilty, Audra McDonald, Jasmine Amy Rogers, and Jennifer Simard. "First of all, I just have to thank God for carrying me every step of the way. I give you all the glory. Y'all know this Broadway schedule is hardcore. I got to keep it real... I'm so honoured to be recognised alongside these exceptional warrior women in this category. I want to thank all of you."


Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nicole Scherzinger proudly brandishes her Best Actress gong as she cosies up to Cynthia Erivo at glitzy Tony Awards afterparty
Nicole Scherzinger looked in great spirits as she joined Cynthia Erivo at the Tony Awards afterparty at MoMA in New York City on Sunday. The Pussycat Dolls singer, 46, was understandably pleased after accepting her first ever Broadway honor at the star-studded 78th Annual ceremony, which has held earlier that night at Radio City Music Hall. Nicole won the Best Leading Actress in a Musical award, for her performance of fading Hollywood star Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, based on the 1950 film noir of the same name by Billy Wilder. She proudly brandished her award at the party, where she looked incredible in a sequinned scarlet gown that clung to her figure. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Also dressed to impress was Tonys host Cynthia, 38, who looked incredible in a black tulle dress with a puffball skirt. Sadie Sink looked phenomenal in a plunging satin gown as she partied at the event alongside her brother Mitchell. Julianne Hough was also a vision as she modelled a slinky white gown with a tulle skirt. The group looked in great spirits at the party after an emotional ceremony. During the event, Nicole burst into tears as she accepted her Best Actress award. 'Growing up I always felt like I didn't belong, but you all have made me feel like I belong, and I have come home at last,' she shared in her acceptance speech. She went on to thank her fiancé Thom Evans, adding he 'believes in me when I forget to believe in myself.' Darren Criss, 38, won big, earning his first Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance in Maybe Happy Ending, written by Will Aronson and Hue Park. Sadie Sink looked phenomenal in a plunging satin gown as she partied at the event alongside her brother Mitchell Tony Awards 2025 winners: AT A GLANCE MUSICAL CATEGORIES A sobbing Nicole Scherzinger won the Best Leading Actress in a Musical award, for her performance in Sunset Boulevard Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Nicole Scherzinger — Sunset Blvd. Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Darren Criss — Maybe Happy Ending Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Natalie Venetia Belcon — Buena Vista Social Club Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Jak Malone — Operation Mincemeat Best Musical: Maybe Happy Ending Best Revival of a Musical: Sunset Blvd. Best Direction of a Musical: Michael Arden — Maybe Happy Ending PLAY CATEGORIES Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Sarah Snook — The Picture Of Dorian Gray Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Cole Escola — Oh, Mary! Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Kara Young — Purpose Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Francis Jue — Yellow Face Best Play: Purpose — Author: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Best Revival of a Play: Eureka Day — Author: Jonathan Spector Best Direction of a Play: Sam Pinkleton — Oh, Mary! The play — which explores themes of love, loneliness, and mortality and follows two 'Helperbots', robots designed to assist people, named Oliver and Claire — also won the top honor for Best Musical, with producer Jeffrey Richards accepting the award. Meanwhile George Clooney, 64 — who was nominated for Good Night, And Good Luck — was shockingly snubbed, when he lost the Best Actor in a Play award to Cole Escola, 38. The star, who uses they/them pronouns, won for their performance in Oh, Mary! which they wrote and star in. The show, hosted by Cynthia, celebrated Broadway's brightest talents in singing, acting, dancing and more. Nicole started her acceptance speech, telling the audience: 'First of all, I just have to thank God, for carrying me every step of the way. I give you all the glory.' 'I'm so honored to be recognized alongside these exceptional warrior women in this category. I want to thank you all so much for making this little Hawaiian/ Ukrainian/ Filipino girl's dream come true. So proud to represent.' She also thanked her family, including her mom, stating she 'had me at 18 and gave everything up for me.' She then thanked composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, sharing: 'It has been such an honor to be able to create with you the past 15 years.' Later she gave a shout out to producer Jamie Lloyd: 'Jamie, you saw in me what no one else did. You have given us all new ways to dream and you have changed my life forever.' She wrapped up her inspiring speech, sharing, 'If there's anyone out there who feels like they don't belong, or your time hasn't come, don't give up.' 'Just keep on giving and giving, because the world needs your love and your light now more than ever.' 'This is a testament that love always wins. Thank you so much. God Bess you.' In the Best Leading Actor in a Musical category, Criss beat out Andrew Durand for Dead Outlaw, Tom Francis for Sunset Boulevard, Jonathan Groff for Just in Time, Jeremy Jordan for Floyd Collins, and James Monroe Iglehart for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Sarah Snook, 37, kicked off the show, winning the Best Leading Actress in a Play award for her unbelievable performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray, where she played all 26 characters, including Dorian and Lord Henry. The Succession star made her Broadway debut in the ambitious stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 1890 novel, directed and written by Kipp Williams. George Clooney, 64 — who was nominated for Good Night, And Good Luck — was shockingly snubbed, when he lost the Best Actor in a Play award to Cole Escola, 38, who won for Oh, Mary! Sarah Snook, 37, kicked off the show, winning the Best Leading Actress in a Play award for her unbelievable performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray Snook beat out a strong lineup of nominees including Laura Donnelly for The Hills of California, acting legend Mia Farrow for The Roommate, LaTanya Richardson Jackson for Purpose, and Stranger Things star Sadie Sink for John Proctor Is the Villain. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter presented her with the award. Francis Jue, 61, won the best featured actor in a play for his performance in Yellow Face. He beat out Glenn Davis for Purpose, Gabriel Ebert for John Proctor Is the Villain, Bob Odenkirk for Glengarry Glen Ross, and Conrad Ricamora, Oh, Mary! English actor Jak Malone, 30, nabbed the win for best featured actor in a musical, for his Broadway debut in Operation Mincemeat. He beat out Brooks Ashmanskas for Smash, Jeb Brown for Dead Outlaw, Danny Burstein for Gypsy, and Taylor Trensch for Floyd Collins. Kara Young won best featured actress in a play for her performance in Purpose. She triumphed over Tala Ashe for English, Jessica Hecht for Eureka Day, Marjan Neshat for English, and Fina Strazza for John Proctor Is the Villain. The Best Featured Actress in a Musical award went to Natalie Venetia Belcon, 56, for her performance in Buena Vista Social Club. The best new play award went to author Branden Jacobs Jenkins and producer Glenn Davis for Purpose. They were up against Oh, Mary!, John Proctor Is the Villain, English, and The Hills of California. Author Jonathan Spector and producer Lynne Meadow accepted the award for Best Revival of a Play for Eureka Day. They were up against Our Town, Romeo + Juliet, and Yellow Face. The best direction of a play award was given to theatre director Sam Pinkleton for Oh, Mary!. Meanwhile the best direction of a musical Tony award went to Michael Arden for Maybe Happy Ending. The prestigious ceremony honoring theatre was hosted by three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo, who kicked off the show with a thrilling performance featuring Oprah Winfrey. The star-studded list of presenters at this year's Tony's included Ariana DeBose, Adam Lambert, Ben Stiller, Bryan Cranston, Jesse Eisenberg, Keanu Reeves, Julianne Hough, Katie Holmes and more. Tony Awards 2025 WINNERS Best Musical Buena Vista Social Club Dead Outlaw Death Becomes Her Maybe Happy Ending - WINNER Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical Best Revival of a Play Eureka Day — Author: Jonathan Spector - WINNER Romeo + Juliet Thornton Wilder's Our Town Yellow Face — Author: David Henry Hwang Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play George Clooney — Good Night, And Good Luck Cole Escola — Oh, Mary! - WINNER Jon Michael Hill — Purpose Daniel Dae Kim — Yellow Face Harry Lennix — Purpose Louis McCartney — Stranger Things: The First Shadow Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Darren Criss — Maybe Happy Ending - WINNER Andrew Durand — Dead Outlaw Tom Francis — Sunset Blvd. Jonathan Groff — Just In Time James Monroe Iglehart — A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical Jeremy Jordan — Floyd Collins Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Glenn Davis — Purpose Gabriel Ebert — John Proctor Is The Villain Francis Jue — Yellow Face - WINNER Bob Odenkirk — Glengarry Glen Ross Conrad Ricamora — Oh, Mary! Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Brooks Ashmanskas —SMASH Jeb Brown — Dead Outlaw Danny Burstein — Gypsy Jak Malone — Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical - WINNER Taylor Trensch — Floyd Collins Best Direction of a Play Knud Adams — English Sam Mendes — The Hills Of California Sam Pinkleton — Oh, Mary! - WINNER Danya Taymor — John Proctor Is The Villain Kip Williams — The Picture Of Dorian Gray Best Book of a Musical Buena Vista Social Club — Marco Ramirez Dead Outlaw — Itamar Moses Death Becomes Her — Marco Pennette Maybe Happy Ending — Will Aronson and Hue Park - WINNER Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical — David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts Best Scenic Design of a Play Marsha Ginsberg — English Rob Howell — The Hills of California Marg Horwell and David Bergman — The Picture of Dorian Gray Miriam Buether and 59 — Stranger Things: The First Shadow - WINNER Scott Pask — Good Night, and Good Luck Best Costume Design of a Play Brenda Abbandandolo — Good Night, And Good Luck Marg Horwell — The Picture of Dorian Gray - WINNER Rob Howell — The Hills Of California Holly Pierson — Oh, Mary! Brigitte Reiffenstuel — Stranger Things: The First Shadow Best Lighting Design of a Play Natasha Chivers — The Hills Of California Jon Clark — Stranger Things: The First Shadow - WINNER Heather Gilbert and David Bengali — Good Night, And Good Luck Natasha Katz and Hannah Wasileski — John Proctor Is The Villain Nick Schlieper — The Picture Of Dorian Gray Best Sound Design of a Play Paul Arditti — Stranger Things: The First Shadow - WINNER Palmer Hefferan — John Proctor Is The Villain Daniel Kluger — Good Night, And Good Luck Nick Powell — The Hills Of California Clemence Williams — The Picture of Dorian Gray Best Choreography Joshua Bergasse — SMASH Camille A. Brown — Gypsy Christopher Gattelli — Death Becomes Her Jerry Mitchell — BOOP! The Musical Best Play English — Author: Sanaz Toossi The Hills of California — Author: Jez Butterworth John Proctor Is The Villain — Author: Kimberly Belflower Oh, Mary! — Author: Cole Escola Purpose — Author: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins - WINNER Best Revival of a Musical Floyd Collins — Book/Additional Lyrics: Tina Landau; Music & Lyrics: Adam Guettel Gypsy Pirates! The Penzance Musical Sunset Blvd. - WINNER Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Laura Donnelly — The Hills Of California Mia Farrow — The Roommate LaTanya Richardson Jackson — Purpose Sadie Sink — John Proctor Is The Villain Sarah Snook — The Picture Of Dorian Gray - WINNER Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Megan Hilty — Death Becomes Her Audra McDonald — Gypsy Jasmine Amy Rogers — BOOP! The Musical Nicole Scherzinger — Sunset Blvd. - WINNER Jennifer Simard — Death Becomes Her Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Tala Ashe — English Jessica Hecht — Eureka Day Marjan Neshat — English Fina Strazza — John Proctor Is The Villain Kara Young — Purpose - WINNER Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Natalie Venetia Belcon — Buena Vista Social Club - WINNER Julia Knitel — Dead Outlaw Gracie Lawrence — Just In Time Justina Machado — Real Women Have Curves: The Musical Joy Woods — Gypsy Best Direction of a Musical Saheem Ali — Buena Vista Social Club Michael Arden — Maybe Happy Ending - WINNER David Cromer — Dead Outlaw Christopher Gattelli — Death Becomes Her Jamie Lloyd — Sunset Blvd. Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Dead Outlaw — Music & Lyrics: David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna Death Becomes Her — Music & Lyrics: Julia Mattison and Noel Carey Maybe Happy Ending —Music: Will Aronson; Lyrics: Will Aronson and Hue Park - WINNER Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical — Music & Lyrics: David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts Real Women Have Curves: The Musical — Music & Lyrics: Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez Best Orchestrations Andrew Resnick and Michael Thurber — Just in Time Will Aronson — Maybe Happy Ending Bruce Coughlin — Floyd Collins Marco Paguia — Buena Vista Social Club - WINNER David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber — Sunset Blvd. Best Scenic Design of a Musical Rachel Hauck — Swept Away Dane Laffrey and George Reeve — Maybe Happy Ending - WINNER Arnulfo Maldonado — Buena Vista Social Club Derek McLane — Death Becomes Her Derek McLane — Just In Time Best Costume Design of a Musical Dede Ayite — Buena Vista Social Club Gregg Barnes — BOOP! The Musical Clint Ramos — Maybe Happy Ending Paul Tazewell — Death Becomes Her - WINNER Catherine Zuber — Just In Time Best Lighting Design of a Musical Jack Knowles — Sunset Blvd. - WINNER Tyler Micoleau — Buena Vista Social Club Scott Zielinski and Ruey Horng Sun — Floyd Collins Ben Stanton — Maybe Happy Ending Justin Townsend — Death Becomes Her Best Sound Design of a Musical Jonathan Deans — Buena Vista Social Club - WINNER Adam Fisher — Sunset Blvd. Peter Hylenski — Just In Time Peter Hylenski — Maybe Happy Ending Dan Moses Schreier — Floyd Collins

News.com.au
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Nicole Scherzinger makes emotional speech after winning first Tony Award
Oprah Winfrey presented the former Pussycat Dolls star with the Best Actress in a Musical prize in recognition of her performance as Norma Desmond in the Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard. Appearing overcome with emotion, Nicole praised her fellow nominees - Megan Hilty, Audra McDonald, Jasmine Amy Rogers, and Jennifer Simard. "First of all, I just have to thank God for carrying me every step of the way. I give you all the glory. Y'all know this Broadway schedule is hardcore. I got to keep it real... I'm so honoured to be recognised alongside these exceptional warrior women in this category. I want to thank all of you."