Jennifer Lopez was presented with an
award for her gay rights advocacy by Rita Moreno on Saturday at the
25th annual Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
(GLAAD) Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
“Jennifer has always been a vocal
supporter of the LGBT community, speaking out for marriage equality,
family equality and the fight against HIV/AIDS,” Moreno said in
presenting Lopez with the group's Vanguard Award, which is “presented
to artists and media professionals who, through their work, have
increased the visibility and understanding of the lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender community.”
Lopez, a producer on The Fosters,
the ABC Family drama about a two-mom family, said she hesitated to
take on the project.
“I asked myself, do I do this or do I
not do this.” said Lopez. “I'm not going to lie to you. Being
in the media, being in the public eye is a bitch sometimes and
sometimes you don't feel like getting beat up that day.” (The
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Page calls Laverne Cox a personal hero.)