Mariah Carey congratulates 'my David Rose' Daniel Levy and more celebrity reactions to the Emmys
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Angela Bassett, Wanda Sykes, Dan Levy, Maya Rudolph, Giancarlo Esposito, and Ramy Youssef chat with EW about the virtual aspect of this year's Emmys ceremony.
The 72nd Emmy Awards went live from home in 2020, but that didn't stop celebrities from making sure their voices were heard during some of the most memorable moments of the night. If Mariah Carey can yell out her fandom for Schitt's Creek, so can you.
The evening began with the night's host Jimmy Kimmel breaking down the social distancing precautions the awards show took ensure the show still took place this year. The Morning Show star and Emmy nominee Jennifer Aniston helped Kimmel get the message across. This included a bit with them setting a garbage fire on stage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Jennifer Aniston putting out a fire that won’t knock down on live TV is the best thing I’ve seen this year. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/JhuYZ9dFMj
— Dan Linden (@DanLinden) September 21, 2020
If you were able to get past the literal trash fire, which has become a metaphor for 2020, there were quite a few highlights during the first-ever virtual Emmys ceremony. Read on to see how celebs reacted to the show.
Schitt's Creek sweeps comedy acting categories
The tone was set early with Schitt's Creek's incredible run of wins Sunday night. The Pop TV show swept the comedy category, taking home seven wins for its sixth and final season.
Congrats @danjlevy!!! 🤩🤩🤩 You'll always be my David Rose 😘 xoxo
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) September 21, 2020
Congratulations #SchittsCreek for winning BEST COMEDY SERIES ‼️🥳 I love this show so much and am so happy for all of your successes!!! And yay @annefrances for your #Emmys win as well ‼️❤️ XoP
— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) September 21, 2020
Congratulations to the cast and crew of @SchittsCreek for their historic Emmy's sweep tonight - and for bringing such joy and humour to all our lives these past six years. And to all Canadians who were nominated this year, we’re so proud of your great work too.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) September 21, 2020
Regina King's Emmy win and tribute to Breonna Taylor
On Sunday, Regina King won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her powerful performance on HBO's Watchmen — and paid tribute to the late Breonna Taylor with her Emmys attire. Her victory prompted well wishes from the likes of Kathy Bates, Padma Lakshmi, and more.
Congratulations Queen @ReginaKing for Emmy Win #WatchmenHBO!!!!!
— Kathy Bates (@MsKathyBates) September 21, 2020
Congrats to @ReginaKing for winning her fourth Emmy in 5 years. She was recently a guest on @JHillUnbothered, where she discussed this terrific award run she’s been on the last few years. We also had some fun playing ‘This or That’https://t.co/YDNrtfDcaI
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) September 21, 2020
CONGRATULATIONS @ReginaKing!!! Watchmen was such a treasure pic.twitter.com/UuBBNCsvL2
— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) September 21, 2020
Jack Ryan writer-producer Kirk A. Moore is even expecting more spoils for the Emmy winner. King recently made her feature directing debut in the early Oscars 2021 contender One Night in Miami.
And... Regina King is about to be nominated for an Oscar. Get ready for it.
— PattiLaBelle’sGoldMirror (@KirkWrites79) September 21, 2020
Yahya Abdul-Mateen's impeccable smile and acceptance speech for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Abdul-Mateen accepted his award from home with a smile and speech that hit home.
Yahya fine ass, now he’s got an Emmy too! And he just gave an amazing tribute to all of us Black women deserving of love, protection & respect!!!!
— bevysmith (@bevysmith) September 21, 2020
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Congratulations @yahya on taking home a well deserved Emmy, and congratulations all the other actors and actresses recognized tonight for their work. #Emmys pic.twitter.com/blFDHB4rgq
— LudiLin (@ludi_lin) September 21, 2020
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THAT. THAT. THAT @yahya
— Sarah Paulson (@MsSarahPaulson) September 21, 2020
Go on brother @yahya!!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #Emmys
— jurnee smollett (@jurneesmollett) September 21, 2020
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"I dedicate this award to all the Black women in my life. The people who believed in my first." @yahya wins #Emmy for supporting actor in limited series or movie for his role in @Watchmen. https://t.co/Lvq117xzZ6 #Emmys pic.twitter.com/Fo9dRIoV0K
— Good Morning America (@GMA) September 21, 2020
Zendaya Wins. Becomes youngest actress to win Lead Actress in a Drama Series
yes zendaya yes
— Diana Silvers (@dianasilvers13) September 21, 2020
@Zendaya OMMMMMG I’M SO FREAKING PROUD 😭✨
— Storm Reid (@stormreid) September 21, 2020
YESSSSSSSSS @Zendaya 🖤🖤🖤
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) September 21, 2020
See the full list of 2020 Emmy winners.
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