While the internet certainly wasn’t a fan of Jimmy Kimmel’s extended Emmy bit—where he lay “dead” on stage between Quinta Brunson’s historic Emmy win and speech for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series—the “Abbott Elementary” star and The producers themselves were not as upset.
Speaking to reporters backstage, Brunson said, “I know Jimmy Kimmel, and I don’t know, I thought the bit didn’t bother me that much.”
“I don’t know what the Internet thinks,” he quickly added.
“To be honest, Jimmy gave me my first big late night spot and was one of the first people to see ‘Abbott.’ One of the first people – he messaged me on Instagram that he saw this comedy and thought it was One of the greatest comedies of all time,” he continued. “He was so excited it was going to be on ABC. So I think at the time, I was really happy that it was Jimmy. I consider him one of the comedy godfathers. I’m a big fan of Will Arnett, so I was wrapped up in the moment. ,
“I don’t know, maybe tomorrow I’ll be mad at him,” she said. “I’m going to his show on Wednesday so I can punch him in the face. I don’t know, we’ll see what happens.”
During an extended bit, Kimmel was dragged onto the Emmys stage like someone Arnett introduced as a nominee for the category. Despite Brunson inviting him to get up during his speech, the late-night host gestured with just a thumbs-up, which many users on social media found “outrageous” and “upsetting”, as well as a pivotal moment. During a woman of color picked up. his career.
“Abbott Elementary” won a total of three. amy, which includes Sheryl Lee Ralph and Outstanding Supporting Actress for Outstanding Casting. Brunson’s win for writing made her the second black woman after Lena Waithe to win in the category for “Master of None”. “Abbott” will return for its second season on September 21 on ABC.