Tonight’s Emmy Awards brought out stars from both behind and in front of the camera, including a groundbreaking number of Black nominees in acting categories.
This year sees at least one actor of color nominated in every single acting category, with HBO’s now-canceled Lovecraft Country leading the way with a Black actor nominated in each drama acting subcategory despite its cancelation after only one season on-air.
See more of the ever-growing list of other actors and TV creators taking home Emmy gold this year:
01
RuPaul – Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Competition Program
16-time Nominee and 10-time winner, RuPaul took home the nod for Outstanding Host and for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program for RuPaul’s Drag Race this year.
02
Maya Rudolph – Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series
Only the fourth Black Actress to win in this category, Maya Rudolph has now taken home the honor for her hosting performances on SNL two years in a row.
03
Dave Chappelle – Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series
Dave’s hosting gig on Saturday Night Live during the height of the pandemic granted him Emmy gold.
04
Courtney B. Vance – Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series
His brief-yet-powerful performance on Lovecraft Country left a huge impression on both the fans and the academy.
