you are my hero. his co-star marley mat lynn was the first deaf female actor to win an oscar 35 years ago. i just want to thank all of you. tonight saying she waited for three decades for another deaf actor to win. okay, coda. coda winning the night, best movie. and tonight, the american society for deaf children saying, until now, it was rare to see deaf characters portrayed on screen, let alone cast with deaf actors. we are so proud of you. you are a role model for our deaf children. arianna dubose. and the history made last night in the best supporting actress category. arianna dubose winning for her portrayal of anita in west side story. the same role rita moreno won an oscar for in 1962. this time, dubose thanking moreno. so grateful, your anita paved the way for tons of anitas like me and i love you so much.
and dubose thanking her family and her mother for helping her to break barriers. my mother, who is here tonight, mama i love you with my whole heart and this is as much yours as it is mine. imagine this little girl in the back seat of a white ford focus, look her eyes, you see a queer, an openly queer woman of color, that found her light. and so to anybody who has ever questioned your identity, ever, ever, ever, or you find yourself living in a gray spaces, i promise you this there is, indeed, a place for us. thank you to the academy and thank you all. it was powerful. thank you for watching here on a monday night. i m david muir. i hope to see you right back here tomorrow. good night.