The winner for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the75th Primetime Emmy Awardsis…Quinta BrunsonforAbbott Elementary. Brunson took to the stage to accept the award, and was left visibly emotional as she paid tribute to the comedy series and her family, saying “I am so happy to be able to live my dream and act out comedy.”
“I don’t even know why I’m so emotional. I think, like, the Carol Burnett of it all. Thank you so much. I love making ‘Abbott Elementary’ so much. And I am so happy to be able to live my dream and act out comedy. I say that every time. I just love comedy so much. I’m so happy to be able to get this. I didn’t prepare anything, because I just didn’t think — oh god. I love my mom, my dad, my sisters, my brothers, my entire family so much. I love my husband. I’m so happy. I love my cast. I love ‘Abbott Elementary.’ Thank you so much.”
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Poker Face
Created by Rian Johnson for the streaming service Peacock,Poker Facefinds Natasha Lyonne leading the way as Charlie Cale, a cocktail waitress who possesses the uncanny ability to tell when someone is lying. Ergo, she can see right through anyone’s poker face. A charming modern throwback to the mystery detective tales of old,Poker Faceis a murder mystery series that uses a case-of-the-week format as Charlie flees across the United States on the run from a casino boss.Poker Facewas met with critical acclaim, with much praise being heaped on Lyonne’s performance, and asecond season is now on the way.
Jenna Ortega, one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood right now, was also among the nominees for her lead performance in the smash-hit Netflix series,Wednesday. Premiering on the streaming platform back in 2022,Wednesdaycomes from the mind of director Tim Burton, and revolves around a teenage Wednesday Addams, who attempts to solve a murder mystery at her new school, Nevermore Academy.
Wednesdaysaw huge success on Netflix, becoming the second-most watched English-language series ever on the platform, and receiving two Golden Globe nominations for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy and Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy for Ortega. The series has now sparked its own franchise, witha spinoff centered on Uncle Festernow in the works.
Therest of the nominees this yearincluded Christina Applegate for her role as Jen Harding in the Netflix seriesDead to Me, Rachel Brosnahan for her performance as Miriam “Midge” Maisel inThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Quinta Brunson for her performance as Janine Teagues in ABC’sAbbott Elementary. It was Brunson, in a surprising win, who pulled ahead of the pack to dominate the night. People may remember her for that awkward win two years ago, when Jimmy Kimmel pretended to be dead on the floor as she accepted her award. Well now, it’s just Quinta, alone at that stage, and she deserves it.
