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# Jonathan Bailey dedicates Critics’ Choice Award to LGBTQ+ people living in bigoted communities “which still surround us”
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/jonathan-bailey-dedicates-critics-choice-award-to-lgbtq-people-living-in-bigoted-communities-which-still-surround-us/
- Published: 2024-01-15T11:45:03.000Z
- Updated: 2024-01-29T21:07:21.000Z
- Description: British actor Jonathan Bailey dedicated his Critics’ Choice Award “to every LGBTQ+ person living in a bigoted community which still surround us” in his emotional acceptance speech. The star, 35, won the award for best supporting actor in a limited series for his role in Fellow Travelers, opposite Ma
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Jonathan Bailey, LGBT, LGBTQ

British actor **Jonathan Bailey** dedicated his **Critics’ Choice Award** “to every LGBTQ+ person living in a bigoted community which still surround us” in his emotional acceptance speech.

The star, 35, won the award for best supporting actor in a limited series for his role in *Fellow Travelers*, opposite **Matt Bomer** playing lovers who meet in the 1950s when homosexuality was outlawed. He kissed Matt, 46, in a sweet moment when he heard his name called for the award as he was applauded by the crowds.

In his speech he said: “For many, it’s an education, but for us, it’s a vital truth. This series is a much-needed reminder that LGBTQ+ people have always existed, mostly hidden.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/80020729-12963959-image-m-29_1705308025399-e1705319075187.jpg)

“They have always been fighting for an easier life for the generations that followed. So I thank those who came before me, who created a world where I can stand here today and win an award for telling their story.

“The character I play, Tim, I’ll carry him forever. His love story with Hawk teaches us to tell the special people in our lives that we love them before it’s too late.”

He added: ‘So to my *Fellow Travelers* family, to all the people who lost their lives and loves in the ’80s and ’90s and to every LGBTQ+ person living in a bigoted community, which still surround us, this is for you.’

He said he shared the award with Matt and writer **Ron Nyswaner** who “created the most beautiful, bruising important series”.

He also sent love to his 93-year-old grandmother “who took me to the theatre when I was five and gave me a vocation”.

“I’m bringing this trophy back to you and a cup of tea on Tuesday,” he added.

The 29th Critics’ Choice Awards took place at the **Barker Hangar** at the **Santa Monica Airport** in Santa Monica, [California](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/california/index.html?ref=scenemag.co.uk) on **Sunday, January 14**.