Sheryl Lee Ralph earns standing ovation for Emmys acceptance speech and song
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The 74th annual Emmy Awards handed out a number of historic wins during its ceremony on Monday night, from Zendaya's second win for best actress to both prestigious titles for the star and director of "Squid Game."
Another first came as Sheryl Lee Ralph received the evening's award for supporting actress in a comedy series, owing to her performance in Quinta Brunson's widely acclaimed sitcom "Abbott Elementary." Brunson, who also made Emmys history with her trio of nominations this year, took home the award for outstanding writing in a comedy show.
Ralph, 66, has for decades received praise for her work on Broadway and earned a Tony Award nomination in 1981 for her lead role in the original production of "Dreamgirls." She won Monday's supporting actress award after never having been nominated before at the Emmys, and her triumph in that category marked the second time a Black woman actor received the accolade. Jackée Harry won the award in 1987.
