Nicole Scherzinger’s Emotional 2025 Tony Awards Speech Highlights

Nicole Scherzinger received her first Tony Award for her show-stopping efficiency as Norma Desmond within the acclaimed revival of Sunset Blvd.

“First of all, I just have to thank God for carrying me every step of the way. I give you all the glory,” Scherzinger, 46, mentioned in her acceptance speech on Sunday, June 8. “Y’all know this Broadway schedule is hardcore. I got to keep it real. … I’m so honored to be recognized alongside these exceptional warrior women in this category. I want to thank all of you.”

Scherzinger used to be nominated in opposition to Megan Hilty, Audra McDonald, Jasmine Amy Rogers and Jennifer Simard for the Best Performance via an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical trophy.

“[I’m] so proud to represent,” Scherzinger gushed. “I want to thank my mom, who had me at 18 and gave everything up for me. My dad [and] my sister … who instilled in me an unshakable faith. My ohana, my family, all 5,000 of you. You know that I love you.”

Scherzinger additional thanked her fiancé, Thom Evans, “who believes in me when I forget to believe in myself.”

As the previous Pussycat Dolls singer broke down in tears, she additionally stated her Sunset Blvd. group. (The display additionally received Best Revival of a Musical on Sunday.)

“Andrew Lloyd Webber, it’s happened. It’s been such an honor to create with you,” she added, sooner than citing her onstage main guy. “Tom Francis, thank you for letting me sever your head every single night — and every performance. To our extraordinary cast, crew, producers, creatives, I’m forever grateful to you. We killed that matinee today, OK, literally. It’s no joke, this schedule!”

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Scherzinger additionally profusely thanked the display’s director, Jamie Lloyd.

“You saw me when no one else did,” she mentioned. “You’ve given us all new ways to dream, and you’ve changed my life forever. Growing up, I always felt like I didn’t belong, but you all have made me feel like I belong and I have come home at last!”

The target market at Radio City Music Hall in New York City therefore burst into raucous applause.

“So, if anyone out there who feels like they don’t belong, well, you’re time hasn’t come,” she tearfully added. “Don’t give up. Just keep on giving and giving because the world needs your love and your light more than ever. This is a testament that love always win. Thank you so much.”

Scherzinger up to now received the Olivier Award for her Sunset efficiency when the manufacturing performed around the pond in London in 2024.