Kim Petras Becomes First Transgender Woman to win Grammy Award

Kim Petras' historic win at Sunday's Grammy Awards is truly something sacred.

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The German-born pop singer, who made a splash featured on Sam Smith's electropop smash "Unholy,"

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Made Grammys history when she won the award for best pop duo/group performance at the 65th annual Grammy Awards,

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Becoming what's believed to be the first transgender woman to win music's top honor.

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"Sam graciously wanted me to accept this award because

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I'm the first transgender woman to win," Petras said during her acceptance speech.

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"Sam, you are a true angel and hero in my life. I love you."

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Petras gushed further about her friendship with Smith backstage at the awards ceremony.

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"Sam has been a special friend and supporter of mine," Petras said.

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"It’s special to share this with someone who has given me such important advice in my life, dealing with the opinions of people.

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