2023 GLAAD Media Awards host Harvey Guillén shares exclusive photo diary
What We Do in the Shadows and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish star Harvey Guillén hosted the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday night — and now he’s sharing his photo diary exclusively with EW.
Patrick Gomez
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Getting fit
Harvey Guillén at his first fitting for 2023 GLAAD Media Awards
Credit: Jen Rosenstein
Guillén at his first fitting for the evening.
Not-so-mellow yellow
Harvey Guillén gives a twirl
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The What We Do in the Shadows star had four looks designed for the ceremony.
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Window treatment
Harvey Guillén gets ready
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“Looks like good weather for an awards show,” says Guillén, here taking a break from getting ready on Saturday.
Butterfly memories
Harvey Guillén takes a moment at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards
Credit: Jen Rosenstein
“I told Christian Siriano a personal story about my childhood and butterflies and he came up with this creation,” says Guillén.
Carpet time
Harvey Guillén walks the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards red carpet
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“So dramatic,” the Puss in Boots: The Last Wish star jokes.
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Taking a moment
Harvey Guillén and Kevin Braun at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards
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“Having someone who supports and loves you by your side definitely helps calm your nerves,” says Guillén, backstage with boyfriend Kevin Braun.
A high note
Harvey Guillén at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards
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“Gotta warm up before going on stage,” says the Blue Beetle actor. “I have to follow Idina Menzel!”
Taking the Stage
Harvey Guillén on stage at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards
Credit: Jen Rosenstein
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Thank you for being a friend
Trixie Mattel, Harvey Guillén, Trevor Paul and AnnaSophia Robb at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards
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“I love when I introduce friends to each other,” says Guillén, with Trixie Mattel, AnnaSophia Robb, and Robb’s husband Trevor Paul.
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Serving
Harvey Guillén backstage at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards
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“After a long day of hosting, you always want a midnight snack.”
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Spreading his wings
Harvey Guillén at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards
Credit: Jen Rosenstein
“And I’m off into the night, like beautiful bat/butterfly (said in Matt Berry-Lazlo voice)…. Butt!”
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Nightcap
Harvey Guillén takes a moment with his team after the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards
Credit: Jen Rosenstein
Guillén toasts his team — hair stylist Connie Agawin, photographer Jen Rosenstein, makeup artist Romie Macedo, and stylist Michael Fusco — after “a fantastic job.”
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