Phylicia Rashad wins 2004 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play

[@BlackManRising]

She's so eloquent, it's like she's performing when she speaks. Amazing lady with ageless beauty.

[@ExclusiveLM]

Look at the rapper and media mogul P Diddy's face while he claps in the audience. He too is a fan of the icon Phylicia Rashad !!

[@jeffgrubstein9441]

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[@WomenLovePower]

The joy on Debbie Allen's face!!!

[@babiphat20]

aww look at her proud sister, momma, and daughter! I'm surprised she hasn't won more awards at different award ceremonies.

[@quietstormaps]

You can't get any classier or more beautiful in spirit than this woman. She is amazing!

[@o-o-o-ozempic]

Yeah...it's so classy to support a convicted rapist.

[@caitlynmunroe8866]

@@o-o-o-ozempic she is not it was bill Cosby

[@cbyrd211]

wow. what a moment in history. Sanaa's reaction and diddy's were priceless as well as the audiences response. poise unmatched

[@kendrickglover4996]

Such a BEAUTIFUL, classy lady who gave a heartfelt acceptance speech that deserved an award alone. Well deserved. I admire her.

[@Kirandera]

Adam Efimoff since then: Viola, Cicely, and Audra :D

[@DrewWasMe]

Phylicia Rashad, continue to be the light that shines to inspire people, of all skin colors, to believe in the strength of the self. The strength of self that can be a glory to your heritage and your family and your experience, that multiplies through grace to each person you touch.

[@lonellfletcher]

Dignity. That speech was nothing less than dignity, class, and grace personified. May Mrs. Rashad not be among the last of such a people.

[@tiffanyhollins4624]

She truly is a class act!

[@chiedu90069]

Still one of THE best acceptance speeches I've ever heard.

[@bernieappugliese2029]

Starting with the regal way she walks up those stairs! Brilliant and beguiling woman!

[@angiebain7408]

phylicia rashad is such an inspiration to me. i really do look up to her as a role model and a teacher. her words are just inspiring,beautiful,heart felt and it lights up my spirit. i love her so much and may God continue to bless and keep her.

[@chantalalexander]

She doesn't age; she transcends!

[@iago07]

Ma’am! 👏🏾

[@Rapunzel2866]

Wow!!! That woman is pure class!!!

[@Philtabit49]

She could recite "Twinkle twinkle little star" and still be mesmerizing.

[@zhuridlamini1861]

That's what I'm saying 👑

[@svictory2831]

I had the privilege of seeing her on Broadway in this role. Wonderful to see her win this award. Well deserved! And, what a beautiful acceptance speech.

[@myrawatkins9741]

STAR!! We know her TV work, but this beautiful woman is a being of the theatre. I saw her work in this role and it was extraordinary, specifically, her acting beats at the end of Act one should be studied for years to come. I will never forget this extraordinary performance. This Tony was well deserved the first black woman to be bestowed with this honor. I will always be filled with effulgence because of this performance. BRAVA!

[@stacythomas7162]

Dammit Mrs. Huxtable deserves a standing ovation.

[@ElianaTortorici]

Just only one word to describe her. C L A S S .

[@victordunson719]

She was utterly amazing.

[@doc_paradise7652]

i'm in love with her....and i'm only 32...she's so....wonderful...

[@catherinediorr7869]

Ohh how sweet 😊

[@rae0993]

Pure Class!

[@nellkuo]

I love you Phylicia Rashad, you are one of the best actress in the world to me!!

[@mjlewis83]

Wow...what a speech...

[@loretta908]

I love this lady right here!

[@vfra230185]

I just love this woman. The older she gets, the more beautiful she becomes. ..just like the Portugese wine. Lol.

[@yeahnahlope]

Sanaa Lathan was so proud 😭

[@celebritysocialmediabeef3940]

a beautiful moment in time

[@donnawilliams3872]

Love Her!!!!!!!!!!

[@jeffgrubstein9441]

Claire Huxtable. DAMN! Love her

[@milopops5824]

I love her.

[@JLF18]

QUEEN

[@litgal783]

I have always loved her. She is graceful and timeless. Such an amazing actress.

[@maxalone4990]

Never understood why ......she never got an Emmy or golden globe.. such an extraordinary actress!

[@niparri4187]

Racism

[@richardbullis6263]

Bill Cosby is to blame for her not winning a well deserved Emmy or Golden Globe. It was not racism.

[@chrisstevens4980]

so beautiful

[@latishascott8053]

Well deserving 🙋🏾❤️

[@matthewcloranmusic7745]

Wow! Eloquence and grace personified. Beautiful speech!

[@donielledowling-taylor1607]

Grace!

[@butternuttt]

sheer class

[@catherinediorr7869]

BEAUTIFUL🌹🌹🌹👍😊

[@hayesmoses7754]

First black actress to win best actress in a play.

[@MickeyDs14]

No she wasn’t. Diahann Carroll was for “No Strings.” Did you even look this up before writing your comment!?

[@hayesmoses7754]

MickeyDs14 Obviously you didn’t “look this up before writing your comment.” Ms. Carroll’s win was for best actress in a MUSICAL in 1962, while Ms. Rashad’s win was the FIRST for a black actress in a PLAY as I stated.

[@MickeyDs14]

Hayes Moses My apologies. I misspoke. I didn’t realize the Tony’s considered musicals and plays to be two separate categories! ✌🏽

[@hayesmoses7754]

MickeyDs14 I’ve misspoken often so I understand. Lol! Appreciate it.

[@donteverstoplaughing]

CLASS

[@giannaburrows3045]

Love her!!!! Class act!

[@richardbullis6263]

This is how you give acceptance speech. Phylicia Rashad all day every day.

[@Tallwater67]

The queen mother for all ages ! She commands respect and attention!!!

[@professormatt]

Icon. (They couldn't get her name right??)

[@marjn1030]

Hard work is nothing without the grace of God!

[@iago07]

Only 4 Black women have won Lead Actress in a Play 😒 beginning in 2004 with the LEGEND Phylicia Rashad and continuing with these LEGENDS: - Viola Davis (2010, Fences) - Cicely Tyson (2013, Trip to Bountiful) - Audra McDonald (2014, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill) - 2020 sees Audra (Frankie and Johnny) and Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play) vying for Tonys in this category!

[@Ravynemartins]

her class>>>> UNMATCHED

[@shekolacarrington4522]

Her costar Audra McDonald won a tony the same night as Ruth.. Wow.. Good casting

[@justin33.44]

That's my cousin right there. I swear I'm serious.

[@TheClassictvfan]

Has she aged a day?

[@jameleason590]

For some Reason she Remind me of a Female Denzel Washington lol❤💪🏿💪🏿❤🤎💯💯💯

[@TheMan750]

They made the smart move and NOT play her off

[@adekunlefalade7025]

Why was P.Diddy clapping so hard? Commenting in 2024

[@stephtoneyArmyVet]

He co-starred in the play with her

[@Hermanjr69]

Where was Bill Cosby

[@WakandaBabe]

It's 'Swoosie' not "Susie".

[@toshacrooks2999]

Please to thee xx767.….

[@MatthewBennett-e1k]

She could do ASMR!

[@nr30199]

Phy LISHA Rashad🤦🏿‍♀️

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

The speech was good except for the part about teachers who want to be teachers. Most people become teachers because it is something that they love to do. Very few people become teachers simply because it is a job. She could have left that lit bit of nonsense out of the speech.

[@skmmmonae9323]

Your comment is what's nonsense. Your comment also excudes ignorance. I've had teachers who have said out of there mouths "I'm just here to get my coins...not to babysit". There are so many teachers who don't genuinely care about there students because I've encountered many. So what she said fits.