Quinta Brunson says she’s spoken with Jimmy Kimmel since the host’s extended bit continued during the Emmys acceptance speech for “Abbott Elementary” — though co-star Sheryl Lee Ralph called it an “insult” seen as
“I’m guessing we’ll have a good old-fashioned time,” Brunson—who is set to tape his appearance on Kimmel’s show later Wednesday—for ABC’s presentation at the Television Critics Association “Abbott Elementary” said during the virtual panel. Summer Press Tour.
“I’ve spoken with Jimmy since then. And I think, no matter what, it’s important to show that ‘Abbott Elementary’ premieres next week, so that I can. I think it’s a good time.” going to happen and you’ll probably just have to tune in and see.”
However, Brunson’s co-star Sherrill Lee Ralph, who was also a newly minted Emmy winner for her supporting role on the show, did not view the incident as such, calling it a sign of “humiliation”.
Ralph said, “I was absolutely confused. I didn’t know what was going on. But I was like, ‘I wish that guy got off the ground.’ And then I realized it was Jimmy Kimmel, and then I was just, ‘Oh, disrespect Jimmy.’ But it’s just me, sorry. I’m sorry.” He sarcastically added, “Oh, it was great that he was lying on the floor during his wonderful acceptance speech.”
“I even told him — to his face — and he understood,” concluded Ralph, who joked to fellow co-star Lisa Ann Walter that Ralph has “been so bold” since her Emmy win.
Brunson, who also won a historic Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, previously spoke about the incident with reporters at the awards ceremony Monday night. “I know Jimmy Kimmel, and I don’t know, I thought the bit didn’t bother me that much,” she said, “I don’t know what the Internet thinks.”
A (confused) bit featuring Kimmel and Will Arnett saw the latter pulling off the former’s “passed out” self on the Emmys stage. Kimmel motioned for the entirety of Arnett’s announcement of the nominees—and as soon as Brunson made his way to the stage and eventually delivered his speech, it sparked a backlash on social media. Users noted their annoyance and irritation with the moment, specifically highlighting the fact that there was a white man. trying to up An important career milestone for a black woman. Brunson is only the second black woman to win in this category, after Lena Waithe for “Master of None.”
During his speech, Brunson invites him to leave, causing Kimmel to gesture with only one thumb. At the end of her heartfelt words, in which she thanked her extended family, husband and the cast and crew of ‘Abbott,’ she quipped, ‘And Jimmy.
Brunson told reporters after the fact that she was “so wrapped up in the moment” and didn’t seem to be paying attention to the whole thing. The actress and EP joked, “I don’t know, tomorrow I might be mad at him. I’m going to his show on Wednesday so I can punch him in the face. I don’t know, we’ll see what.” It happens.”
“Abbott” will return with Season 2 on ABC on September 21, with the following day streaming on Hulu.
