Baby Reindeer's Nava Mau Gets Emotional During 2024 Emmys Interview

As a seasoned fashion enthusiast and connoisseur of the red carpet, I must say that this year’s Emmy Awards has been nothing short of a visual feast! The stars have truly outdone themselves, each one bringing their unique style and panache to the event.

Nava Mau isn’t just the initial transgender individual to receive an Emmy nomination; there will undoubtedly be more trailblazers like her in the future.

The young reindeer named “Baby Reindeer” has been nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, making her the fourth transgender individual to receive this nomination at the award ceremony and the first in her specific category. Needless to say, she’s fully aware of the significance of this moment.

In a conversation with Live from TopMob host Laverne Cox, who is the first transgender individual to receive an Emmy nomination and became visibly moved during the talk, Nava expressed that our shared struggle within our community revolves around sharing genuine stories that stem from our emotional core and are grounded in our fundamental humanity. Essentially, as trans individuals, we’re about expressing the truth of who we are as human beings above all else.

The 32-year-old, adorned in a gown crafted by “RuPaul’s Drag Race” sensation Gigi Goode, further expressed, “For me, what’s most remarkable about ‘Baby Reindeer’ is that it’s an outstanding show, yes, it features LGBT characters, and notably, it boasts a trans character. It’s something I take great pride in.

Essentially, she expressed her desire for us to keep portraying authentic transgender characters in media.

It’s a similar sentiment to what she shared following the news of her nomination.

As I pen these words, I find myself speechless, overwhelmed by the news of my nomination. This morning has been a whirlwind of emotions, a tumultuous ride on an emotional rollercoaster. Tears of joy have streamed down my face, not just for this professional acknowledgment of my craft, but also for the validation of my identity as a trans Latina woman.

She went on to say, “Today is a validation of my life as an actor and my career path. It feels surreal, like a dream come true, and I am incredibly humbled and thankful for this nomination. Above all, I’m grateful to my fellow actors for not just nominating me, but for acknowledging this significant milestone for the Trans community.

Besides Nava, several other actresses from “Baby Reindeer” have also received nominations for their remarkable performances.

The creator, Richard Gadd, who is also a cast member of the series inspired by his personal life experiences, as well as stars Jessica Gunning and Tom Goodman-Hill are among the nominees. Additionally, the series itself has been nominated in the category of Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.

For Richard, the nominations and the praise the series got at its launch are moments that sometimes feel surreal, like a pinch-me situation.

In an interview with TopMob News after receiving the Emmy nominations, he expressed, “I never thought, even in my most imaginative moments while penning this series in my small apartment amidst the pandemic, that it would garner a total of 11 Emmy nominations.

However, prior to announcing the winners, continue reading to explore the stylish red carpet appearances of all the stars at the 2024 Emmy Awards.