Alex Borstein calls on women to 'step out of line' in Emmy speech
Her speech took a turn when she then thanked both her mother and grandmother, both of whom are Holocaust survivors. "My grandmother was in line to be shot into a pit," Borstein told the audience. Because she asked a guard "what happens if I step out of line?" "So step out of line, ladies," she told the audience. "Step out of line!"
Alex Borstein's Powerful Acceptance Speech Headlines Political Statements at 2019 Emmys
At the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards, stars took advantage of the spotlight to make a few political statements. Step out of line!The speech was met with rapturous applause as she walked off stage with her trophy. 8, Title VII, Supreme Court, her handbag reads, referring to the upcoming decision the court has to make about workplace discrimination. Check out all the fashions, from princess gowns to timeless looks, at the 2019 Emmys below. Jameela Jamil, Brittany Snow and More Stars Channel Disney Princesses at Emmy Awards 2019Emmys 2019: Watch ET Live on the Red Carpet