Tamar Braxton made Celebrity Big Brother history Wednesday night.
The R&B singer was named the Season 2 winner in the finale, making her the first African-American contestant to win the U.S. version of Big Brother.
The mom-of-one was visibly moved by her win, erupting into tears as her name was announced. Former NFL star Ricky Williams, who competed against Braxton for the title, held her hand and gave her a hug as she struggled to regain her composure.
To secure the win, the 41-year-old entertainer had to give a speech to a panel comprised of her former roommates.
Braxton’s emotional plea must have resonated with the other contestants because they voted unanimously in her favor. Williams, on the other hand, walked away with zero votes.
The Maryland native was awarded $250,000 in prize money, while Williams earned $50,000 for coming in second place.
Many fans were thrilled about Braxton’s victory, with many viewers taking to Twitter to express their excitement.
I love that Tamar not only won, but has a UNANIMOUS vote to validate just how much she deserved it.
As for the other contestants, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss was eliminated by Williams. The ex-athlete then decided to bring Braxton with him to the final round, therefore eliminating the remaining players, Dina Lohan and Olympian Lolo Jones.