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Quinta Brunson made Emmy history by becoming the first black woman with 3 comedy nominations for her role in Abbot Elementary. The nominations are; outstanding comedy series, lead actress in a comedy and writing for a comedy series. At 32 she is also the youngest black woman ever.
This was her reaction to the news. “What an honour to be nominated by the Television Academy. Creating this show has been the greatest gift and to have it recognized in this way is the dream. It’s a joy we get to share with the amazing people who watched our first season.”
The awards take place on 12th of September 2022
Also nominated for lead actress in a comedy is Issa Rae for her role in the final season of Insecure. Full list of Emmy’s nominees below
Zendaya
Show: Euphoria
Category: Lead Actress In A Drama, Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics
Quinta Brunson
Show: Abbott Elementary
Category: Lead Actress In A Comedy
Issa Rae
Show: Insecure
Category: Lead Actress In A Comedy
Lizzo
Show: Watch Out for the Big Grrrls
Category: Outstanding Competition Program
Donald Glover
Show: Atlanta
Category: Lead Actor In A Comedy
Sanaa Lathan
Show: Succession
Category: Guest Actress In A Drama
Trevor Noah
Show: The Daily Show With Trevor Noah
Category: Outstanding Variety Talk Series
Tyler James Williams
Show: Abbott Elementary
Category: Supporting Actor In A Comedy
Former President Barack Obama
Show: Our Great National Parks
Category: Outstanding Narration
Chadwick Boseman
Show: What If…?
Category: Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Posthumous)
Janelle James
Show: Abbott Elementary
Category: Supporting Actress In A Comedy
Natasha Rothwell
Show: The White Lotus
Category: Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
