Quinta Brunson achieved a significant milestone at the 75th Emmy Awards by becoming the first Black actress to win the Best Actress in a Comedy Series category since 1981.
The accolade was awarded for her outstanding performance in ABC’s sitcom “Abbott Elementary,” a show she also created and writes for.
During her emotional acceptance speech at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on January 15, 2024, Brunson expressed her love for creating and acting in “Abbott Elementary.”
Fighting back tears, she said, “I love making ‘Abbott Elementary’ so much, and I am so happy to be able to live my dream and act out comedy.”
In addition to her gratitude for the award, Brunson extended love to her family, husband, and the cast of “Abbott Elementary.”
This victory marks her second Emmy win, following her 2022 win for outstanding writing in a comedy series for her work on the same show.
Notably, Brunson is also nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her hosting of “Saturday Night Live” at the 75th Emmy Awards, and “Abbott Elementary” is in the running for the Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy.
The groundbreaking sitcom revolves around a group of teachers striving to help their students succeed despite limited resources in a Philadelphia public school.