Audra McDonald Just Made Tony History

    The actress won her sixth Tony for her portayal of Billie Holiday. She also is the first actress to earn a grand-slam by winning awards in every acting category possible.

    Tommy Wesely
    by Tommy Wesely

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Audra McDonald just won her sixth Tony for her portrayal of Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill.

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    Here's her amazing acceptance speech:

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    Angela Lansbury and Julie Harris held the record for the number of acting awards by a performer before McDonald's win tonight.

    McDonald previously won awards for Best Lead Actress in a Musical for The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Best Featured Actress in a Play for A Raisin in the Sun and Master Class, and Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Ragtime and Carousel.