Golden Globes 2023: Quinta Brunson Wins Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Abbott Elementary

Quinta Brunson can add a Golden Globe to her burgeoning trophy case. Abbott Elementary‘s creator/star creator/producer/writer/star was named Best Actress in a Comedy Series at Tuesday’s ceremony.

Brunson prevailed over fellow nominees Kaley Cuoco (The Flight Attendant) Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building), Jenna Ortega (Wednesday and Jean Smart (Hacks).

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Brunson is the first broadcast network star to prevail in the category since Tracee Ellis Ross won in 2016 for ABC’s’ black-ish.

“Disney, 20th Century, Warner Bros, thank you… for believing in this show about a group of teachers from Philadelphia,” Brunson said in accepting her trophy. “It has resonated with the world in a way that I couldn’t even imagine it would have. But let’s be real, I did imagine it so I sold it to you; thank you for believing in it.”

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