These Drag Queens Recreated Iconic Black Emmy-Nominated Characters

We're rooting for everybody Black!

To celebrate this year's historic number of Emmy-nominations for Black actors, RuPaul's Drag Racestars Jaida Essence Hall, Widow Von' Du, and Heidi N Closet recreated a handful of their favorite looks from some iconic female characters including Tracee Ellis Ross in Black-ish, Laverne Cox in Orange Is the New Black, Regina King in Watchmen, Thandie Newton in Westworld, and Octavia Spencer in Self Made. 

Scroll down to see each queen's look as well as the reason why they chose their character!

Jaida Essence Hall as Sophia Burset

“I chose Laverne Cox because not only is she an incredible actress but she is an incredible advocate, a beautiful human being, and can move me with her performances. And as a trans woman, she is showing the world that women of all kinds can do anything!”

Widow Von' Du as Sister Knight

“I choose Regina King because she always brings so much life to whatever role she’s in! ‘Watchmen’ is one of my favorite shows. Also, who doesn’t love an ass-kicking nun!”

Heidi N Closet as Madam C.J. Walker

“I’ve been a huge fan of Octavia Spencer since seeing her in ‘The Help.’ My look is inspired by her character in ‘Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker.’ Plus, many fans point out we look similar...I think it’s the eyes.”

Widow Von' Du as Rainbow Johnson

“I chose Tracee Ellis Ross because she’s incredible! Always a serve, fierce and stylish! Getting the chance to honor her with this look was absolutely everything.”

Jaida Essence Hall as Maeve Millay

"I chose Thandie Newton not just because she thought I was beautiful, but because she is as well. She has such range when performing in any film or show and she makes you feel with your heart because she breathes life into every character. I aspire to one day embody all that she’s done with her career. She is such a huge inspiration to me!"