Nicole Scherzinger looked in great spirits as she joined Cynthia Erivo at the Tony Awards afterparty at MoMA in New York City on Sunday.
The Pussycat Dolls singer, 46, was understandably pleased after accepting her first ever Broadway honor at the star-studded 78th Annual ceremony, which has held earlier that night at Radio City Music Hall.
Nicole won the Best Leading Actress in a Musical award, for her performance of fading Hollywood star Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, based on the 1950 film noir of the same name by Billy Wilder.
She proudly brandished her award at the party, where she looked incredible in a sequinned scarlet gown that clung to her figure.
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Nicole Scherzinger looked in great spirits as she joined Cynthia Erivo at the Tony Awards afterparty at MoMA in New York City on Sunday
She proudly brandished her award at the party, where she looked incredible in a sequinned scarlet gown that clung to her figure
The Pussycat Dolls singer, 46, was understandably pleased after accepting her first ever Broadway honor at the star-studded 78th Annual ceremony
Also dressed to impress was Tonys host Cynthia, 38, who looked incredible in a black tulle dress with a puffball skirt.
Sadie Sink looked phenomenal in a plunging satin gown as she partied at the event alongside her brother Mitchell.
Julianne Hough was also a vision as she modelled a slinky white gown with a tulle skirt.
The group looked in great spirits at the party after an emotional ceremony.
During the event, Nicole burst into tears as she accepted her Best Actress award.
‘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,’ she shared in her acceptance speech.
She went on to thank her fiancé Thom Evans, adding he ‘believes in me when I forget to believe in myself.’
Darren Criss, 38, won big, earning his first Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance in Maybe Happy Ending, written by Will Aronson and Hue Park.
Also dressed to impress was Tonys host Cynthia, 38, who looked incredible in a black tulle dress with a puffball skirt
Sadie Sink looked phenomenal in a plunging satin gown as she partied at the event alongside her brother Mitchell
Julianne Hough was also a vision as she modelled a slinky white gown with a tulle skirt
Julianne posed up a storm with Natalie Venetia Belcon, who looked incredible in a purple gown with a black feather trim
: Danielle Brooks and Kara Young posed for fun snaps together at the afterparty
Wendi Deng Murdoch was a vision of beauty in a green and pink patterned dress
Role Model performed for the crowds inside the star-studded venue
Guests were doing their best to win Labubus from a claw machine in the venue
Tony Awards 2025 winners: AT A GLANCE
MUSICAL CATEGORIES
A sobbing Nicole Scherzinger won the Best Leading Actress in a Musical award, for her performance in Sunset Boulevard
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Nicole Scherzinger — Sunset Blvd.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Darren Criss — Maybe Happy Ending
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Natalie Venetia Belcon — Buena Vista Social Club
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Jak Malone — Operation Mincemeat
Best Musical: Maybe Happy Ending
Best Revival of a Musical: Sunset Blvd.
Best Direction of a Musical: Michael Arden — Maybe Happy Ending
PLAY CATEGORIES
Cole Escola won for Oh, Mary!, triumphing over George Clooney
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Sarah Snook — The Picture Of Dorian Gray
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Cole Escola — Oh, Mary!
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Kara Young — Purpose
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Francis Jue — Yellow Face
Best Play: Purpose — Author: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Best Revival of a Play: Eureka Day — Author: Jonathan Spector
Best Direction of a Play: Sam Pinkleton — Oh, Mary!
The play — which explores themes of love, loneliness, and mortality and follows two ‘Helperbots’, robots designed to assist people, named Oliver and Claire — also won the top honor for Best Musical, with producer Jeffrey Richards accepting the award.
Meanwhile George Clooney, 64 — who was nominated for Good Night, And Good Luck — was shockingly snubbed, when he lost the Best Actor in a Play award to Cole Escola, 38. The star, who uses they/them pronouns, won for their performance in Oh, Mary! which they wrote and star in.
The show, hosted by Cynthia, celebrated Broadway’s brightest talents in singing, acting, dancing and more.
Nicole started her acceptance speech, telling the audience: ‘First of all, I just have to thank God, for carrying me every step of the way. I give you all the glory.’
‘I’m so honored to be recognized alongside these exceptional warrior women in this category. I want to thank you all so much for making this little Hawaiian/ Ukrainian/ Filipino girl’s dream come true. So proud to represent.’
She also thanked her family, including her mom, stating she ‘had me at 18 and gave everything up for me.’
She then thanked composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, sharing: ‘It has been such an honor to be able to create with you the past 15 years.’
Later she gave a shout out to producer Jamie Lloyd: ‘Jamie, you saw in me what no one else did. You have given us all new ways to dream and you have changed my life forever.’
She wrapped up her inspiring speech, sharing, ‘If there’s anyone out there who feels like they don’t belong, or your time hasn’t come, don’t give up.’
‘Just keep on giving and giving, because the world needs your love and your light now more than ever.’
‘This is a testament that love always wins. Thank you so much. God Bess you.’
Darren Criss, 38, won big, earning his first Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance in Maybe Happy Ending, written by Will Aronson and Hue Park
George Clooney, 64 — who was nominated for Good Night, And Good Luck — was shockingly snubbed, when he lost the Best Actor in a Play award to Cole Escola, 38, who won for Oh, Mary!
Sarah Snook, 37, kicked off the show, winning the Best Leading Actress in a Play award for her unbelievable performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter presented her with the award
Maybe Happy Ending won the top honor for Best Musical, with producer Jeffrey Richards accepting the award
He received the award from Lin-Manuel Miranda
Producer Jamie Lloyd and legendary composer Andrew also accepted the award for Best musical revival for Sunset Boulevard
Francis Jue, 61, won the Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in Yellow Face
In the Best Leading Actor in a Musical category, Criss beat out Andrew Durand for Dead Outlaw, Tom Francis for Sunset Boulevard, Jonathan Groff for Just in Time, Jeremy Jordan for Floyd Collins, and James Monroe Iglehart for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical.
Sarah Snook, 37, kicked off the show, winning the Best Leading Actress in a Play award for her unbelievable performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray, where she played all 26 characters, including Dorian and Lord Henry.
The Succession star made her Broadway debut in the ambitious stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s 1890 novel, directed and written by Kipp Williams.
Snook beat out a strong lineup of nominees including Laura Donnelly for The Hills of California, acting legend Mia Farrow for The Roommate, LaTanya Richardson Jackson for Purpose, and Stranger Things star Sadie Sink for John Proctor Is the Villain.
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter presented her with the award.
Francis Jue, 61, won the best featured actor in a play for his performance in Yellow Face. He beat out Glenn Davis for Purpose, Gabriel Ebert for John Proctor Is the Villain, Bob Odenkirk for Glengarry Glen Ross, and Conrad Ricamora, Oh, Mary!
English actor Jak Malone, 30, nabbed the win for best featured actor in a musical, for his Broadway debut in Operation Mincemeat. He beat out Brooks Ashmanskas for Smash, Jeb Brown for Dead Outlaw, Danny Burstein for Gypsy, and Taylor Trensch for Floyd Collins.
Kara Young won best featured actress in a play for her performance in Purpose. She triumphed over Tala Ashe for English, Jessica Hecht for Eureka Day, Marjan Neshat for English, and Fina Strazza for John Proctor Is the Villain.
The Best Featured Actress in a Musical award went to Natalie Venetia Belcon, 56, for her performance in Buena Vista Social Club.
English actor Jak Malone, 30, nabbed the win for best featured actor in a musical, for his Broadway debut in Operation Mincemeat
The Best Featured Actress in a Musical award went to Natalie Venetia Belcon, 56, for her performance in Buena Vista Social Club
The best new play award went to author Branden Jacobs Jenkins and producer Glenn Davis for Purpose. They were up against Oh, Mary!, John Proctor Is the Villain, English, and The Hills of California.
Author Jonathan Spector and producer Lynne Meadow accepted the award for Best Revival of a Play for Eureka Day. They were up against Our Town, Romeo + Juliet, and Yellow Face.
The best direction of a play award was given to theatre director Sam Pinkleton for Oh, Mary!.
Meanwhile the best direction of a musical Tony award went to Michael Arden for Maybe Happy Ending.
The prestigious ceremony honoring theatre was hosted by three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo, who kicked off the show with a thrilling performance featuring Oprah Winfrey.
The star-studded list of presenters at this year’s Tony’s included Ariana DeBose, Adam Lambert, Ben Stiller, Bryan Cranston, Jesse Eisenberg, Keanu Reeves, Julianne Hough, Katie Holmes and more.