Emmys: Zendaya Becomes Youngest Drama Actress Winner

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coronavirus pandemic, which has restricted interaction with loved ones.“I think it’s moments like this that we really have to hold on to and cherish,’’ said the actor, who overcame a strong group of nominees that included Aniston, Olivia Colman, Jodie Comer, Laura Linney and Sandra Oh.“I definitely felt like this wrapping of love around me as I was sitting here,” Zendaya continued. “I’m just trying to take it all in.

became the youngest woman to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series (and only the second Black woman to ever come away with the award, after Viola Davis’ 2015 win). In characteristic fashion, she made history in style.Surrounded by her team and family while accepting the honour, Zendaya — who, as some fans pointed out, bore more than a passing resemblance to Selena Quintanilla — stunned in a two-piece set styled by Law Roach.

Zendaya became the youngest woman to ever win the Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama earlier this evening when she claimed the trophy for her role as Rue in Euphoria. Up against a crowded field that included Jennifer Aniston’s splashy return-to-TV, Oscar-winner Olivia Colman, Laura Linney, Sandra Oh, and 2019 Lead Actress Emmy winner Jodie Comer, Zendaya’s acclaimed performance as a teen struggling with drug addiction ultimately came out on top.

Zendaya made history last night when she became the youngest person ever to take home the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. And though it's hard to believe, her feat marks only the second time a Black actress has won the category—ever.

black and white dress, Zendaya was on the urge of tears when accepting her award. Not only is Zendaya the youngest person to ever win in that category—the previous title holder was then-26-year-old Jodie Comer, who set that record last year—but she's the first Black actor to take this trophy since Viola Davis took home the award for How To Get Away With Murder in 2015."I know this feels like a really weird time to be celebrating," said Zendaya when accepting the award.

Zendaya made history at the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night (September 20, 2020) by becoming the youngest winner of an Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series trophy.At 24, the Euphoria star is two years younger than Jodie Comer, who previously held the mark – for Killing Eve.Zendaya, who celebrated her big win virtually with family and friends at her home, said, “Thank you to the TV Academy and to all the other incredible women in this category. I admire you all so much.

2020 Emmys offered a teachable moment for Zendaya fans, who were apparently confused by the meaning of “upset.”The 24-year-old’s surprise victory for her portrayal of Rue Bennett in HBO’s “Euphoria” over acting vets Jennifer Aniston, Laura Linney, Olivia Colman, Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh left groupies shocked — over the New York Post’s tweet announcing Zendaya’s Lead Actress in a Drama Series win.“Biggest upset: Zendaya wins Emmys 2020 over Jennifer Aniston, Laura Linney,” read The Post’s tweet,

Zendaya is officially an Emmy winner. The 24-year-old made history at the 72nd annual ceremony on Sunday night by becoming the youngest winner ever in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category for her performance in HBO’s Euphoria.Killing Eve star Jodie Comer broke the record last year when she won the award at age 26, but now it’s Zendaya’s turn. Stunning in her second outfit of the night, the Disney Channel alum nearly collapsed when it was announced she’d beaten out heavyweights

Euphoria star Zendaya received the prestigious Lead Actress in a Drama Series award at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. The actress was nominated for the first time and become the youngest recipient of the award.

Zendaya has won the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards.The Euphoria star beat off competition from The Morning Show’s Jennifer Aniston, The Crown’s Olivia Colman, Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer, Ozark’s Laura Linney and Killing Eve’s Sandra Oh  to win the award.As she accepted the prize, she said: "This is pretty crazy… “I just want to say to all my peers out there, I admire you and I thank you.”This year’s proceedings took place virtually for the

the youngest person to win the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series award, is also only the second Black actress to claim the title after Viola Davis for “How to Get Away With Murder.” Rudolph’s two wins this year marked the first of her career.Overall, the winners represent a significantly more diverse group than last year, when just two of 19 winners were performers of color.Also Read: Emmys 2020: The Complete Winners ListThe year prior, four Black actors — Tiffany Haddish, Samira Wiley,

Euphoria star picked up the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series award in a shock upset on Sunday night. In doing so, she becomes the youngest person to ever win in this category, the Los Angeles Times reports.Zendaya's win came as the biggest surprise of the Emmys so far, as pundits had thought that the frontrunners were The Morning Show's Jennifer Aniston and Ozark's Laura Linney.

Euphoria star Zendaya made history with her surprise victory at the Emmys, becoming the youngest actress to win the outstanding drama lead award.

here.Also Read: Emmys 2020: The Complete Winners List (Updating Live)The first season of “Euphoria,” which premiered in June 2019, follows 17-year-old Rue Bennett (Zendaya), a drug addict fresh from rehab, who’s struggling to make sense of her future.