The cast of Hamilton dominated the 2016 Tonys, taking home a total of 11 awards. One of those was for best featured actress in a musical, which went to Renée Elise Goldsberry, a first-time nominee. Her acceptance speech was an emotional testament to working mothers everywhere:
"I have spent the last 10 years of my life — what some would consider the lifeblood of a woman's career — just trying to have children. And I get to testify in front of all of you that the Lord gave me Benjamin and Brielle, and He still gave me this!"