Nina West makes TV History with Emmys appearance

Hometown hero Nina West is having a big year. Following her “Miss Congeniality” win in season 11 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, West has released of a children’s music album, Drag Is Magic, and a comedy EP, titled John Goodman.

Now, the Columbus drag icon can add a moment of television history to her impressive list of accomplishments.

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According to Deadline.com, West is the first person in Emmys history to walk the purple carpet in full drag.

Season 11 of Drag Race, which airs on VH-1 and has been renewed for a 12th season, took home 4 Emmy wins, including the trophy for “Outstanding Reality Show.” The long running competition was nominated for 14 awards in all—the most of any VH-1 show in history.

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