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Everybody Black And Winning At the 2021 Emmys

These Black Stars took home Emmys Gold during both the Creative Arts Emmys and the formal 73rd Annual Awards Ceremony.
Everybody Black And Winning At the 2021 Emmys
By Rivea Ruff · Updated September 19, 2021

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
Michaela Coel
Michaela Coel dedicated her Emmy for Writing For A Limited/Anthology Series Or Movie For ‘I May Destroy You’ to survivors of sexual assault and shared a word for writers, in particular, saying: “Write the tale that scares you, that makes you feel uncomfortable.”
Everybody Black And Winning At the 2021 Emmys
02
Renée Elise Goldsberry – Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
Renée stunned audiences as the lead sister Angelica Schuyler in Disney +’s Hamilton, giving a rousing acceptance speech on behalf of the entire cast.
Everybody Black And Winning At the 2021 Emmys
03
Ali Barthwell – Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series
Ali’s comedic spin on serious social topics, world news, and political issues earned her a trophy for her work on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
Everybody Black And Winning At the 2021 Emmys
04
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.
Everybody Black And Winning At the 2021 Emmys
05
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.
Everybody Black And Winning At the 2021 Emmys
06
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.
Everybody Black And Winning At the 2021 Emmys
07
Daveed Diggs – Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
Daveed Diggs was granted a statuette for his memorable turn as Thomas Jefferson on Hamilton.
Everybody Black And Winning At the 2021 Emmys
08
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.
Everybody Black And Winning At the 2021 Emmys
09
Jasmine Cephas Jones – Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
Jasmine Cephas Jones joined her Hamilton castmates in their big Emmy win for her role as both Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds.
Everybody Black And Winning At the 2021 Emmys
10
Okieriete Onaodowan – Outstanding Variety Special
Okieriete Onaodowan sang his way into the Television Academy’s hearts with his performance as James Madison on Disney +’s Hamilton.
Everybody Black And Winning At the 2021 Emmys
11
Debbie Allen – Governors Award Honoree
The legendary choreographer, actress, director, and producer and 21-time Emmy nominee not only took home the Television Academy’s highest honor but two other statuettes – one for Outstanding Choreography For Scripted Programming and another for Outstanding Made for Television Movie.
Everybody Black And Winning At the 2021 Emmys
TOPICS:  2021 Emmys Creative Emmys emmys

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