Andrew Garfield dedicates tony win to LGBTQ community: 'We All Belong'

There's a lot more substance to LGBTQ Pride Month than merely corporate-sponsored rainbow merchandise, and Broadway star Andrew Garfield led the charge in demonstrating that in 2018.

Garfield, known for his acclaimed acting prowess, made an emotional tribute to the LGBTQ community during his Tony acceptance speech, as reported by Mashable.

The Tony Win: A Tribute to Inclusivity

Winning the Best Actor in a Play award for his mesmerizing performance as Pryor Walter in the 'Angles in America' revival, Garfield made his acceptance moment unforgettable. He took the opportunity to underline the sanctity of the human spirit and the undying courage of the LGBTQ community.

"Playing Prior Walter in ‘Angels in America’ represents the purest spirit of humanity, especially that of the LGBTQ community. A spirit that says no to oppression, bigotry, shame, and exclusion," Garfield expressed, "It is a spirit that says we are all made perfectly.”

A Shout-Out to LGBTQ Warriors

Adding further weight to his words, the actor dedicated his Tony win to the infinite LGBTQ individuals who have battled and sacrificed to preserve that spirit, to protect the message of the right to live and love as we are created.

Garfield's poignant speech came at a crucial period for the LGBTQ community, considering the political climate at the time. With LGBTQ pride unacknowledged by the White House for two consecutive years and the Supreme Court's divisive decision over a baker's right to deny service to gay customers, his words rang true and powerful.

"We are all sacred, and we all belong,” he insisted, before humorously concluding, “So let’s just bake a cake for everyone who wants a cake to be baked.”

So while Garfield may be knee-deep in his Broadway success, his message resounded clear and strong – a call to honor the spirit of Pride Month, not just with rainbows and glitter, but with true acceptance and love.