The artist, who portrays the beloved role of Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren, delivered a raw and emotional acceptance speech, thanking everyone for their support from the fans of the Netflix series to her family.
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“I love you so much”, she said, fighting back tears.
In a field where so much is based on artifice, it was refreshing to see someone get so downright honest.
Aduba tearfully thanked Orange is the New Black series creator Jenji Kohan. Allison Janney! See below for why she won in our list of 10 memorable moments from the Emmys red carpet. “I love you so much”, Aduba began.
“I really just want to say thank you a thousand times”.
And on Monday, the ever-gracious actress didn’t let the win get to her head as she generously gave up her first-class seat on a flight from Los Angeles.
Aduba went on to thank Netflix and Lionsgate and every member of her team, as well as the cast and crew of the show. “I love you, thank you for making this show, for creating this space, for creating a platform”. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I have some wine and chocolates to buy for my sisters. Because I had been hearing “No, no, thank you, but no”, since trying this medium.
It’s another victory for Uzo Aduba.
Glad: The 34-year-old Boston native said, “I really just want to say thank you a thousand times”. Her sister, Chioma, who was present received a special shout out, in which Uzo thanked her for her friendship and mentioned that she was humbled to be called her sister.
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Previously, Asner was the only actor to win an Emmy Award for a sitcom and a drama for the same role, as Lou Grant on the “Mary Tyler Moore” show and “Lou Grant“.
