Abbott Elementary SchoolOn Monday, Sheryl Lee Ralph picked up the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work in the hit ABC comedy.
Ralph prevailed in the category on her Abbott costar Janelle James as well as a trio of Ted Lasso Juno Temple actresses Sarah Niles and last year’s winner Hannah Waddingham. were also nominated hacks“Hannah Einbinder, The Marvelous Mrs. Maiselis Alex Borstein and saturday night liveIt’s Kate McKinnon.
Ralph is the first black actress to win in the category since Jackee Harry won gold for 227 in 1987.
“To anyone who’s ever had a dream and thought your dream wasn’t, wouldn’t come true, couldn’t come true, I’m here to tell you that’s what you believe in,” said Ralph in its enthusiastic acceptance. speech, “this is what effort looks like, and never, ever give up, because if you have a Quinta Brunson in your corner, if you have a husband like mine in your corner, if you have children like the mine in your corner and if you have friends like all those who voted for me, encouraged me, liked me, thank you, thank you, thank you!
Watch the video of his speech below…
#Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph: “Anyone who ever had a dream and thought your dream… couldn’t come true. I am here to tell you that this is what belief looks like. This is what effort looks like. And never, ever give up. https://t.co/h3GrtHDUA6 pic.twitter.com/qPpGSFfGw5
— Variety (@Variety) September 13, 2022
Backstage after her victory, Ralph told reporters: “I was a five-year-old little girl watching television on Sunday night when Tinkerbell came and walked around the steeple, putting stars around everything, and I remember saying, ‘I’m going to Hollywood! I’m going to be an actress! And I’m going to drive a Mustang! I’m going there!’ And the fact that I’m here, recognized after all this time as one of the best of the best in my industry with a group of women… I have the golden ticket! Yes! Where’s my chocolate? I’m ready!”