Maybe you understand Chilli Pepper. She’s a feminine impersonator and advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Well, final evening, she was a presenter on the GLAAD Media Awards, together with podcaster Paolo Presta. They honored Oprah with the GLAAD Vanguard Award, recognizing the TV mogul for her allyship and work for equality.
During her speech, Oprah paid a tearful tribute to her brother, Jeffrey Lee, who died of AIDS in 1989 when he was simply 29.
Oprah went on to shout out the presenters as she acknowledged all of the “spectacular” individuals within the room, saying, “A special thank you to Paolo and Ms. Chilli Pepper, who I have known since 1987.”
As Oprah concluded her speech, Chilli walked up as if to hug her, however she ended up dropping her stability and falling over.
Luckily, she appeared to get better shortly.
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