Mysterious green goblin at the Emmys leaves viewers baffled

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By stefan armitage

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Last night's Emmy Awards took an unexpected turn on Monday night after viewers spotted a peculiar-looking guest in the crowd.

Sporting green skin, a hideous face, long claw-like nails, and a beautiful green gown, it didn't take long for the eye-catching guest to get people talking on social media.

Taking to X, people quick shared their bemusement, with one person writing: "does anyone have any intel about the goblin at the emmys? [sic]"

"A green creature has been spotted at the #EMMYs," the celeb-focused page Pop Base tweeted, while a third alarmed viewer asked: "WHO THE HELL IS THAT?"

Well, it wasn't long before internet sleuths got to work and were finally able to unmask the iconic goblin as reality TV star Princess Poppy - who is perhaps best known for being a contestant on season 15 of RuPaul's Drag Race.

While her fellow castmates opted for glamorous attire, Princess Poppy's unconventional choice left viewers in awe and confusion.

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The Goblin took many viewers by surprise. Credit: Jay L. Clendenin / Getty

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly on the red carpet, Poppy explained her unconventional outfit choice, stating: "I wanted to do the exact opposite of what is expected of you when you go to an event like this. I wanted to take decorum and turn it on its head."

She continued: "Mainly I wanted to be a troll-slash-hag. I wanted to be so shocking that you just have to turn and look at me — in the worst way possible."

And just in case you wanted to see what Princess Poppy looked like out of drag:

Despite its over-the-top nature, Princess Poppy's outfit was fitting, considering RuPaul's Drag Race's continued domination in the reality television category. The long-running series secured the Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition Program.

During his acceptance speech, RuPaul used the platform to issue a call to action, emphasizing the importance of embracing drag queens and to fight back against recent bans on drag shows - such as library readings. Check out the speech below:

He stated: "If a drag queen wants to read you a story at a library, listen to her because knowledge is power, and if someone tries to restrict your access to power, they are trying to scare you. So listen to a drag queen!"

The Human Rights Campaign praised RuPaul's speech on X for highlighting "the importance of protecting our power as LGBTQ+ people in the face of anti-drag attacks."

As reported by CBS News, singer Lizzo was another celeb to protest a recent law restricting drag shows in Tennessee. The 'About Damn Time' singer brought 20 drag queens - including RuPaul's Drag Race stars Aquaria, Kandy Muse, and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo - on stage during a show in Knoxville.

RuPaul's influence on mainstream culture and LGBTQ+ acceptance has been remarkable, but he remains cautiously optimistic. In a 2020 interview with CBS Mornings, he questioned the extent of LGBTQ+ acceptance in society, saying: "I don't know how accepted it is. … We're more polarized in our country than I think I've ever witnessed in my lifetime."

Princess Poppy's audacious appearance at the Emmy Awards served as a reminder of the power of individuality and self-expression in the entertainment industry, where creativity knows no bounds!

Featured image credit: Jay L. Clendenin / Getty

Mysterious green goblin at the Emmys leaves viewers baffled

vt-author-image

By stefan armitage

Article saved!Article saved!

Last night's Emmy Awards took an unexpected turn on Monday night after viewers spotted a peculiar-looking guest in the crowd.

Sporting green skin, a hideous face, long claw-like nails, and a beautiful green gown, it didn't take long for the eye-catching guest to get people talking on social media.

Taking to X, people quick shared their bemusement, with one person writing: "does anyone have any intel about the goblin at the emmys? [sic]"

"A green creature has been spotted at the #EMMYs," the celeb-focused page Pop Base tweeted, while a third alarmed viewer asked: "WHO THE HELL IS THAT?"

Well, it wasn't long before internet sleuths got to work and were finally able to unmask the iconic goblin as reality TV star Princess Poppy - who is perhaps best known for being a contestant on season 15 of RuPaul's Drag Race.

While her fellow castmates opted for glamorous attire, Princess Poppy's unconventional choice left viewers in awe and confusion.

 wp-image-1263244533
The Goblin took many viewers by surprise. Credit: Jay L. Clendenin / Getty

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly on the red carpet, Poppy explained her unconventional outfit choice, stating: "I wanted to do the exact opposite of what is expected of you when you go to an event like this. I wanted to take decorum and turn it on its head."

She continued: "Mainly I wanted to be a troll-slash-hag. I wanted to be so shocking that you just have to turn and look at me — in the worst way possible."

And just in case you wanted to see what Princess Poppy looked like out of drag:

Despite its over-the-top nature, Princess Poppy's outfit was fitting, considering RuPaul's Drag Race's continued domination in the reality television category. The long-running series secured the Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition Program.

During his acceptance speech, RuPaul used the platform to issue a call to action, emphasizing the importance of embracing drag queens and to fight back against recent bans on drag shows - such as library readings. Check out the speech below:

He stated: "If a drag queen wants to read you a story at a library, listen to her because knowledge is power, and if someone tries to restrict your access to power, they are trying to scare you. So listen to a drag queen!"

The Human Rights Campaign praised RuPaul's speech on X for highlighting "the importance of protecting our power as LGBTQ+ people in the face of anti-drag attacks."

As reported by CBS News, singer Lizzo was another celeb to protest a recent law restricting drag shows in Tennessee. The 'About Damn Time' singer brought 20 drag queens - including RuPaul's Drag Race stars Aquaria, Kandy Muse, and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo - on stage during a show in Knoxville.

RuPaul's influence on mainstream culture and LGBTQ+ acceptance has been remarkable, but he remains cautiously optimistic. In a 2020 interview with CBS Mornings, he questioned the extent of LGBTQ+ acceptance in society, saying: "I don't know how accepted it is. … We're more polarized in our country than I think I've ever witnessed in my lifetime."

Princess Poppy's audacious appearance at the Emmy Awards served as a reminder of the power of individuality and self-expression in the entertainment industry, where creativity knows no bounds!

Featured image credit: Jay L. Clendenin / Getty