Nicole Scherzinger won it First Tony Prize for its performance performance as Norma Desmond in the acclaimed renewal of Sunset Blvd.
“First of all, I just have to thank God for getting me at every stage. I give you all the glory,” said Scherzinger, 46
Scherzinger was appointed against Megan Hilty, Audra McDonald, Jasmine Amy Rogers And Jennifer Simard For the best performance of an actress in a leading role in a musical trophy.
“”[I’m] So proud to represent, “said Scherzinger.” I would like to thank my mother, who had me at 18 and abandoned everything for me. My father [and] My sister … who instilled me an unshakeable faith. My ohanaMy family, all 5,000 of you. You know I love you.
Scherzinger also thanked her fiancé, Thom Evans,, “Who believes in me when I forget to believe in me.”
While the former pussycat doll singer melted in tears, she also recognized it Sunset Blvd. team. (The show also won the best renewal of a musical on Sunday.)
“”Andrew Lloyd WebberIt happened. It was such an honor to create with you, “she added, before mentioning it on stage.”Tom FrancisThanks for let my head break my head Every night – and all performance. To our extraordinary distribution, the crew, the producers, the creatives, I am eternally grateful to you. We killed this morning today, ok, literally. This is not a joke, this calendar!
Scherzinger also thanked the program director abundantly, Jamie Lloyd.
“You saw me when no one else did,” she said. “You have given us all new ways of dreaming, and you have changed my life forever. Growing up, I always felt as if I did not belong, but you all made me feel that I belong and I got home Finally!”
The public of the Radio City Music Hall in New York then broke out in noisy applause.
“So, if someone who feels like not to belong, well, you have not come,” she added in tears. “Do not give up. Continue to give and give because the world needs your love and your light more than ever. It is a will that love always wins. Thank you very much.”
Scherzinger previously won the Olivier Prize for her Sunset Performance when production played in the pond in London in 2024.