Webby Awards salutes Fauci as its Person of the Year By MARK KENNEDY, Associated Press
Published: May 23, 2021, 6:05am
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2 Photos This combination photo shows singer Dua Lipa, from left, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Oprah Winfrey, and Dwayne The Rock Johnson, who are among the winners Tuesday at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators. The Webby Person of the Year went to Fauci for using digital and social media to reach the masses with credible and factual COVID-19 information. (AP Photo) Photo Gallery
NEW YORK Dr. Anthony Fauci, Oprah Winfrey, Ava DuVernay, Riz Ahmed, Dua Lipa, Andra Day and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson all won honors Tuesday at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators.
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NEW YORK (AP) Dr. Anthony Fauci, Oprah Winfrey, Ava DuVernay, Riz Ahmed, Dua Lipa, Andra Day and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson all won honors Tuesday at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators.
The Webby Person of the Year went to Fauci for using digital and social media to reach the masses with credible and factual COVID-19 information. DuVernay won the Film and Video Person of the Year trophy for her efforts creating a database to diversify Hollywood.
This year marks the 25th anniversary Webby Awards, selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. It was hosted by actor and activist Jameela Jamil, with appearances from Naomi Watts, Padma Lakshmi and Gayle King, among others.
Fans can watch this year’s show, hosted by actress, podcaster and activist Jameela Jamil, at http://watch.webbyawards.com on May 18 starting at 3 p.m. ET. Katie Couric, Gayle King, Naomi Watts and more are slated to appear as presenters and special guests.
Comedy Central won as the Webby media company of the year for earning the most honors across all Webby categories: 14.
Andra Day and Riz Ahmed, who were Oscar-nominated for their performances in
The United States vs. Billie Holiday and
Sound of Metal, respectively, won Webbys for best actress and best actor for their work in those films.
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This combination photo shows singer Dua Lipa, from left, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Oprah Winfrey, and Dwayne âThe Rockâ Johnson, who are among the winners Tuesday at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators. The Webby Person of the Year went to Fauci for using digital and social media to reach the masses with credible and factual COVID-19 information. (AP Photo) May 18, 2021 - 3:32 PM
NEW YORK (AP) â Dr. Anthony Fauci, Oprah Winfrey, Ava DuVernay, Riz Ahmed, Dua Lipa, Andra Day and Dwayne âThe Rockâ Johnson all won honors Tuesday at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators.