Quinta Brunson Reacts To Public Outcry After Jimmy Kimmel’s Emmys Bit: ‘I’m Fine And Happy’
15.09.2022 - 19:21
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Quinta Brunson is clearing the air after the awkward moment at the Emmys following her first win.
The actress-writer-showrunner spoke with Variety for the cover story of their latest issue about the success of smash-hit “Abbott Elementary” and the overwhelmingly positive reception at the Emmys.
Brunson made her Emmys debut memorable by landing three nominations with her show for Comedy Series, Comedy Writing and Lead Actress in a Comedy. She made history that night by taking home the Emmy for Comedy Writing, making her the second Black woman in television history to win in that category. Lena Waithe won the award in 2017 for “Master of None”.
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Reflecting on the win, she admitted her biggest fan was the one most excited about the win.
“My mom was losing it,” Brunson said. “I talked to her last night, and she was just so proud.”
While the Cinderella moment felt like a blur for the actress, there were a few moments that she’ll never forget.
“Henry Winkler’s wife came up and told me how much she loved the show,” she shared. “That meant a lot to me. I love when people’s mates or family members come up and tell me that they love the show, because that’s how I know they really are watching as a family. And that makes me happy.”
For the internet, however, the most controversial moment that night came during Brunson’s speech when Jimmy Kimmel remained lying down onstage as a continuation of a bit.
Fans criticized the move as insensitive, especially given the life-changing moment for Brunson.
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“The internet is doing its own thing in defence