Euphoria star Zendaya makes history with surprise Emmy win

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.

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 the most out of the 2020 Emmy Awards. Not only did she stun in two beautiful ensembles, but she also rocked a seriously stunning makeup look.

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,

A post shared by Law Roach (@luxurylaw) on Sep 20, 2020 at 11:08pm PDTWell at first 24-years-old the actress becomes the youngest to ever earn Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her work on the HBO series!And she was up against some big names! She beat out a very impressive field which included Jennifer Aniston for The Morning Show, Olivia Colman for her role in The Crown, Jodie Comer in Killing Eve, Laura Linney for Ozark, and Sandra Oh also for Killing Eve.So it was no small feat!Zendaya was

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.

Euphoria's Zendaya, 24, made history at the 2020 Emmys on Sunday night, becoming the youngest ever best actress in a drama series winner, beating fellow nominee Jodie Comer, who won last year at the age of 26. Zendaya is also the second Black woman to win the award, following Viola Davis, who won for her work on How to Get Away With Murder, in 2015.

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

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterZendaya made history Sunday night becoming the youngest actress to win the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her turn as Rue in Sam Levinson’s Euphoria on HBO.She was definitely up against some stiff competition with Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh, Ozark’s Laura Linney, The Crown’s Olivia Colman and The Morning Show’s Jennifer Aniston.

Zendaya just made Emmy history and her fans are ready to celebrate. The 24-year-old actress became the youngest person ever to take home the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Rue Bennett on HBO's breakout series Euphoria.

Euphoria, making her the youngest woman to ever snag the prize. (Zendaya is 24 years old.) She was visibly moved during her speech, as were her fellow nominees (including who seemed to tear up).

Zendaya just won her first-ever Emmy and she made history with her win!