Me and My Emmy: Barry Lee Moe

Hairstylist Barry Lee Moe discusses working on period pieces.

Primetime Emmy Tally: Two

How He Got the Gold: For outstanding period and/or character hairstyling in 2020, for Netflix's Hollywood, and for outstanding contemporary hairstyling in 2021, for FX's Pose.

Now for the Noms: Moe has been nominated four times as a hair-stylist, three of which were for Pose.

Hue and Cry: "I'll never forget the first time we were nominated. We were filming Pose, and the announcement was made during our morning hair and makeup call. The trailer erupted in joyful celebration. My best friend and key hairstylist, Timothy Harvey, noticed me holding back my emotions. He gave me the biggest hug and said, 'It's okay to cry.'"

Creative Collab: "I've been fortunate to work on period projects that share often-untold stories of underrepresented voices. Both of my Emmy Awards were the result of working with Ryan Murphy, a creative genius. He assembles a diverse community of artists to tell a story. Working in that environment ignites your creative soul and allows you to thrive."

Future Forward: "I will always consider Pose the greatest accomplishment of my career. It's rare to work alongside a multitude of talented artists who are also aligned with social change. Together we fueled each other's artistic goals and demanded change in the world. The recognition we received was an indication that we are on the path toward a more inclusive future — where Black trans women and all people of color can be recognized for their contributions."

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This article originally appeared in emmy magazine, Issue #3, 2022.