Watch the Moment: Jennifer Lawrence Denounces Conversion Therapy at the Glaad Awards
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
The raw transcript reveals the comedic pacing Lawrence employed to tackle a dark legislative topic. Rather than delivering a dry, scripted speech, she leaned into conversational irony that landed forcefully with the crowd.
"I love the LGBTQ community," Lawrence told the audience. "It’s just... so much fun and style, and frankly, you make better art. But when I look at Orville Peck, I thought, maybe I could be the one to turn him. Then I remembered: conversion therapy isn’t real, Mike Pence! I know you’re watching! It doesn't work!"
Turning back to Peck, she abandoned the satirical tone to honor his cultural impact. "Orville Peck is not just reshaping country music; he is walking through doors that were shut tight against people like him for generations," she added. "He does it unapologetically, in full leather, proving that courage doesn't ask for permission. Presenting him with the Vito Russo Award isn't just an honor. It's a reminder of who actually moves culture forward."
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
