Quinta Brunson is first Black woman to win best comedic actress ... - CNN
Jan 16, 2024 · Quinta Brunson took home an Emmy on Monday for best actress in a comedy series, becoming the first Black actress to win the category since 1981 when “The Jeffersons” star Isabel Sanford won.
‘Very Important People’ Host Vic Michaelis Adds Quinta Brunson, …
6 days ago · But Michaelis has a lengthy list of more dream guest stars for potential future seasons, including Quinta Brunson, Patti LuPone, comedian Elaine Carroll and Dropout CEO (and Carroll’s husband ...
'Abbott Elementary' star Quinta Brunson is 1st Black woman ... - ABC News
Jan 16, 2024 · Quinta Brunson, the star and creator of "Abbott Elementary," marked a milestone win at Monday night's 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. Brunson became the first Black actress in over 40 years to win the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.
Quinta Brunson delivers emotional Emmys acceptance speech - USA TODAY
Jan 16, 2024 · The actress and writer delivered an emotional speech after winning the best lead actress in a comedy series award. She became the first Black woman to win the category since 1981 and thanked Carol...
Quinta Brunson on Abbott Elementary Return, 'Confusing' Emmys …
Oct 9, 2024 · Quinta Brunson on ‘Abbott Elementary’ Return, Season 4’s ‘It’s Always Sunny’ Crossover and “Confusing” Emmys Comedy Category. The creator-star of the hit ABC sitcom also teases ...
How Quinta Brunson Hacked the Sitcom - The New Yorker
Mar 18, 2024 · With a half-hour mockumentary-style comedy about teachers at a majority-Black public school in Philadelphia, Brunson created an old-fashioned, mainstream hit.
Emmy winner Quinta Brunson is more than the woman who stepped ... - NPR
Sep 13, 2022 · Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues. Matt Sayles/ABC. Brunson, speaking in an interview weeks before the Emmys, said she never created Abbott Elementary expecting to win awards. She just wanted...
'Abbott Elementary' Showrunner and Star Quinta Brunson on …
Aug 7, 2022 · Quinta Brunson has earned three Emmy nominations for Abbott Elementary — one as an executive producer on the show, one for writing its pilot and one for her lead performance as Janine, an...
Quinta Brunson Becomes First Black Woman in More Than 30 …
Jan 15, 2024 · Quinta Brunson won best actress in a comedy for her role as the relentlessly optimistic second-grade teacher Janine Teagues on ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” making her the first Black woman to win...
Quinta Brunson Is Second Black Comedy Lead Actress Winner at …
Jan 15, 2024 · Emmys: Quinta Brunson Is First Black Comedy Lead Actress Winner in More Than 40 Years. The ‘Abbott Elementary’ star is also the first Black actress to win for a show she created and writes.