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Jennifer Coolidge jokes she is 'surrounded by gays again' as she accepts GLAAD award from Jane Lynch

Jennifer Coolidge received the Social Impact Award at GLAAD 2023 and she added a touch of funny to her speech

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennifer Coolidge didn't have to worry about her gay friends at the 34th annual GLAAD Media Awards unlike in 'White Lotus.' The ceremony was held Thursday, March 30. At 2023 GLAAD Awards, Coolidge received the Social Impact Award. However, this time the 'White Lotus' actress was pleased to be "surrounded" by the LGBTQ+ community.

A standing ovation greeted the 61-year-old Emmy Award winner as she took the stage to begin this year's show. Coolidge joked on stage, "Here I am again, surrounded by gays," alluding to her character's sad death in season two after she said, "These gays, they're trying to murder me" She added, "Story of my life."

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'Respect the LGBTQ+ community'

Despite the humor, Coolidge discussed the importance of media that "helps the world understand and respect the LGBTQ+ community." She said, "You know, I have so much respect for the LGBTQ community and I just want you all to know that I love you and I thank you for always being there for me."

She continued to say, "That's why I'm here, because I wanna give back. That's really what the GLAAD Media Awards are all about and I just want to thank you all for being you and for inspiring me."

Coolidge believes that supporting the LGBTQ community equated to helping humanity. She said with affirmation, "We all have a right to be who we are and to love the people that we love and tell our stories and celebrate that in every way that we can."

'She is one of us'

GLAAD had another treat in store for the crowd during Coolidge's speech. To give her the Social Impact Award, Coolidge was joined on stage by her longtime friend and former 'Best in Show' co-star Jane Lynch. The star from 'Glee' spoke kind words about her friend as Lynch hugged a visibly surprised Coolidge.

As the two hugged and Lynch gave Coolidge the award, the latter said, "I love you, sweetie." Lynch told the audience, "This wonderful woman here was pro-gay before it was cool to be pro-gay." She continued to say, "She is one of us, ladies and gentle. And I have always said that the world has to catch up to Jennifer Coolidge. And the world has caught up to Jennifer Coolidge! One of the best, ladies and gentleman!"

'One word: Iconic'

Online fans were ecstatic over Coolidge's acceptance and respect for the LGBTQ+ Community. American subscription streaming service Hulu commented, "one word: ICONIC." One fan commented, "I love her so much!" "Queen," typed another fan. Another fan posted a GIF of Lynch and Coolidge. Another Twitter user posted, "Every lesbian on earth has watched these but my favs are carol and but i’m a cheerleader (also best in show is a great movie w jennifer coolidge and jane lynch as lesbians)."

Who else attended the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards?

Christina Aguilera, Jeremy Pope, Bad Bunny, and Guillermo de la Cruz were also recognized at the GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday. Among the night's other notable winners were Fox's '9-1-1: Lone Star,' Disney+'s 'Dancing with the Stars,' 'A League of Their Own' on Amazon, and Billy Eichner's 'Bros.'

Orville Peck, Margaret Cho, Betty Who, Angelica Ross, Geena Davis, Joel Kim Booster, Gabrielle Union, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shangela, Frankie Grande, Gleb Savchenko, Ts Madison, Abbott Elementary's Lisa Ann Walter, and Vanessa Williams were among the celebrities present.

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