Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor Jennifer English surprised by Golden Joystick win, gives moving speech — “I chose queer joy”

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Jennifer English WINS the Golden Joystick award for Best Lead Performer – YouTube
Jennifer English WINS the Golden Joystick award for Best Lead Performer - YouTube


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“Maelle sets off on this wild journey,” English reflects of her orphaned character, who leaves behind a life that no longer fits. “She chooses to move on. I made a similar choice a few years ago — to pursue a life that felt honest to me, to live openly as a gay woman.”

“I fell in love with an incredible woman — she’s sobbing in the audience right now, which is hilarious — and I embraced queer joy. That sense of safety let me channel my grief, my pain, and all the messy bits — alongside joy and love — into a beautifully written role. I’m so proud of what we made, and I owe a lot to queer joy.”

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 — and frankly, it’s easy to see why.

 

Source: gamesradar.com

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