As the season of awards is upon us, it may feel like there may just be too many to keep track of. But when it comes to honoring the silver screen, then there’s nothing more prestigious than The Emmys. This year, in particular, marks the first time that Ayo Edebiri received an award for her performance in the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category.
Naturally, this was a surreal and emotional moment for the actress, as she took the stage to accept her award for the recognition of her efforts for the industry. As she took the mic, she revealed how thankful she was for the opportunity along with thanking her parents for letting her pursue a career in television, making it a wholesome and emotional moment all around.
Ayo Edebiri Gives a Heartfelt Speech After Winning Her First Emmy Award
Being recognized for the tremendous amount and quality of work that you put into a project will always shine brightly enough for the world to recognize its excellence. This is exactly what is happening with Ayo Edebiri, who has received an Emmy Award for her role as Sydney Adamu in the Hulu comedy/drama series The Bear.
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Her exceptional portrayal of the character in the ongoing series has made both the critics and fans take notice of her, which has made her the winner of the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category, taking away the award from the hands of contenders like Alex Borstien and Hannah Waddingham. Thus, she took the stage to show her gratitude for everyone who helped her make it possible.
“Thank you so much for loving me and letting me feel beautiful and Black and proud of all that. It’s probably not, like, a dream to immigrate to this country and have your child be like ‘I want to do improv!,’ but you’re real ones”
—Ayo Edebiri thanking her parents
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— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) January 16, 2024
After she took the stage, she went on to thank her parents for letting her go through with her choice to make it big in the entertainment industry and dedicated her win to them for their constant support and understanding, calling them the real ones. She thanked them for making her always feel beautiful the way she was, which kept her confidence high through thick and thin while being an immigrant to the States.
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What Is The Bear About?
The Bear is a 2022 TV series produced by FXP and created by Christopher Storer. The show currently has two seasons with a third season on the way, which will be aired on Hulu.
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The story follows the tale of an Award-Winning chef named Carmen Berzatto, a.k.a. Carmy, who is a star in the world of fine dining. Despite his success, however, he returns to his hometown of Chicago to take over the dysfunctional kitchen of his deceased brother’s sandwich shop. Now, Carmen must find a way to settle and thrive in the world of small businesses and manage staff through it.
The Bear, streaming on Hulu.
