John Leguizamo made a powerful statement at the 2024 Emmy Awards as he called himself a "DEI hire" as he slammed the industry's portrayal of Latinx actors. During the 76th Emmy Awards, the former Romeo and Juliet star went on a passionate speech discussing diversity and inclusion in Hollywood.

John Leguizamo expressed a positive shift in his attitude toward the 2024 Emmy nominees during Sunday night's ceremony, noting that he is "almost happy and certainly less angry" with the selections. While on stage,

John Leguizamo delivered a searing speech about diversity and representation during the 2024 Emmys on Sunday night. While presenting onstage, Leguizamo began his remarks by calling himself one of “Hollywood’s DEI hires.

John Leguizamo says he’s a “DEI hire,” as he made an appeal at the Emmy Awards for greater diversity and representation in Hollywood. “I’m John Leguizamo and I’m one of Hollywood’s DEI hires,” Leguizamo said as he took to the Emmys stage in Los Angeles on Sunday.