MJ Rodriguez Broke Down in Boyfriend's Arms After Landing Emmy Nomination TV The 'Pose' star 'cried something hard' as she's overwhelmed with emotions after making history as the first transgender star to get a Best Actress nomination at Primetime Emmys. Jul 15, 2021 AceShowbiz - MJ Rodriguez "cried something hard" when she heard she'd made history as the first transgender star to land a Best Actress Emmy nomination. The nominations were announced on Tuesday (13Jul21) while " Pose" star MJ is currently in Cannes for the annual film festival. And speaking to U.S. TV show " Extra" of her reaction to the news, MJ explained, "I was up here with my mum and my godmother. They were eating breakfast and my boyfriend was down soaking up the sun… The moment it happened, my mom grabbed me and she just flung me around. My aunt gave me the biggest hug and I just broke down in my boyfriend's arms. I cried something hard."