Sheryl Lee Ralph

And then there was winner Lizzo, crying as she reminded her audience of the urgency of young people being able to see people who look like them represented ...

Jennifer Coolidge was a sentimental favorite to win for “The White Lotus,” and when she did, regaling the audience about a lavender bath she’d taken that day that had an unforeseen effect, she quickly ran out of time with more to say. “When I was a little girl, all I wanted to see was me in the media,” she said. When Jerrod Carmichael won best writing for a comedy special with his “Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel,” he decided to end the evening then and there on a high note, saying he was going home. “I made something that was of great personal consequence to me and this definitely contributes to the meaning of it," he said of his very personal special. Laying at her feet was Jimmy Kimmel, who committed to an elaborate bit in which he was passed out on stage for the duration of presenting and accepting. I am a woman, I am an artist, and I know where my voice belongs.” She then admonished anyone watching who'd ever had a dream, to not give up.

When Sheryl Lee Ralph took home her first trophy at the 2022 Emmys, her children captured the moment they erupted in cheer as her name was called.

@thesherylleeralph you are A WINNER!!!! We are so proud of you Mommy! (See all winners [here](https://www.eonline.com/news/1345040/emmys-2022-winners-the-complete-list).) "We are so proud of you Mommy! 12 award show, her children recorded their tear-jerking reaction as the [historic moment](https://www.eonline.com/news/1345969/see-jackee-harrys-moving-tribute-to-sheryl-lee-ralphs-historic-2022-emmys-win?query=sheryl) went down. "I am a woman, I am an artist.

Abbott Elementary, the Disney+ series about a group of dedicated teachers at a Philadelphia school, was up for six awards on the night, with Ralph scooping up ...

The actress, who has also starred in Sister Act, Step Sisters and A Piece Of The Action, is the second Black woman in history to win the category. Many viewers took to Twitter to express the bittersweet nature of Ralph's win, pointing out how long overdue the recognition is. "To anyone who has ever, ever had a dream and thought your dream wasn’t, wouldn’t, couldn’t come true, I am here to tell you that this is what believing looks like — this is what striving looks like. And there’s so many young actors, artists, even kids that think they know what they’re going to do in life: Find your voice and put it where it belongs." It was the Dreamgirls star's first win, thanks to her portrayal of longtime teacher Barbara, and Ralph sang a verse from Dianne Reeves' 'Endangered Species' during her acceptance speech. "I’ve been singing that song for years because I think of myself as an artist, as a woman, especially as a woman of colour — I’m an endangered species.

Sheryl Lee Ralph had quite the night at the 2022 Emmy Awards. Not only did she win the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – making ...

To smooth down your sides, add a little hair gel or serum. MORE : And if that wasn’t enough, she looked incredible doing it.

Ralph sang an a cappella rendition of Diane Reeves' "Endangered Species" while accepting the award for supporting actress in a comedy.

I'm an artist, and I know where my voice belongs." "I've been singing that song for years because I think of myself as an artist. But while Ralph's win was momentous in and of itself, it was not her only memorable contribution to the awards ceremony. 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." Brunson, who also made Emmys history with her trio of nominations this year, took home the award for outstanding writing in a comedy show. Jackée Harry won the award in 1987.

Sheryl Lee Ralph had a roomful of supporters when she won her first-ever Emmy last night—but none were quite as enthusiastic as her kids.

[Quinta Brunson](https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/health/a40769653/take-the-edge-off-quinta-brunson/) in your corner, if you get a husband like mine in your corner, if you get children like mine in your corner, and if you've got friends like everybody who voted for me, cheered for me, loved me … "And don't you ever, ever give up on you, because if you get a Eventually, she and her brother begin to energetically shout together, "Yes, Mommy!"

"Abbott Elementary" star Sheryl Lee Ralph accepted her award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy in a black strapless gown and a high braid ...

Ralph is a longtime show business icon, having been nominated for a Tony for her performance in Dreamgirls on Broadway in 1982 and appearing in a plethora of TV shows and movies including Moesha and Sister Act 2. Her classic black gown set the stage for her hair look: a high, sleek ponytail Ralph also added tiny rhinestones to her lids and the inner corner of her eyes, plus a slightly larger stone in the crease of her glamorous smoky eyes.

And then there was winner Lizzo, crying as she reminded her audience of the urgency of young people being able to see people who look like them represented ...

Jennifer Coolidge was a sentimental favorite to win for “The White Lotus,” and when she did, regaling the audience about a lavender bath she’d taken that day that had an unforeseen effect, she quickly ran out of time with more to say. “When I was a little girl, all I wanted to see was me in the media,” she said. When Jerrod Carmichael won best writing for a comedy special with his “Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel,” he decided to end the evening then and there on a high note, saying he was going home. “I made something that was of great personal consequence to me and this definitely contributes to the meaning of it," he said of his very personal special. Laying at her feet was Jimmy Kimmel, who committed to an elaborate bit in which he was passed out on stage for the duration of presenting and accepting. I am a woman, I am an artist, and I know where my voice belongs.” She then admonished anyone watching who'd ever had a dream, to not give up.

Sheryl Lee Ralph won the 2022 Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy in a high-slit gown and bedazzled braid, and delivered a powerful acceptance ...

Thankfully, up-and-coming designer [Brandon Blackwood](https://www.instagram.com/brandonblackwoodnyc/?hl=en) stepped in to save the day, creating the gown she accepted her win in, which featured an unexpected orange underlay and a crystal-embellished trunk clutch to match. [who won it for 227](https://www.emmys.com/bios/jackee-harry) in 1987. And there’s so many young actors, artists, even kids that think they know what they’re going to do in life: Find your voice and put it where it belongs.” The post-2022 Emmys buzz is in full swing, and Sheryl Lee Ralph’s win—and her powerful acceptance speech—is, without a doubt, the night’s biggest highlight. “The designer sent my cast member and me the same sketch. I am here to tell you that this is what believing looks like.

Sheryl Lee Ralph accepts Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for "Abbott Elementary" onstage during the 74th Primetime Emmys at Microsoft Theater ...

The Jamaican-American created the Kareeba suit in the early 1970s, a two-piece suit for men intended for special occasions. Her father Stanley was a music teacher in Waterbury, and in the early 1960s wrote a cantata for B.W. Ralph won the award for her role as Barbara Howard in the ABC sitcom “Abbott Elementary.”

If you hadn't heard about Sheryl Lee Ralph until her incredible portrayal of Barbara Howard in Abbott Elementary, it's not because she was unworthy.

They’re not looking for the Black girls,” Ralph shared. You’re like really DGA — Damn Great Actress — but Hollywood’s not looking for you. [the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series](https://mashable.com/video/sheryl-lee-ralph-emmys-speech-song) — the first Black woman to win in the category for 35 years — Ralph’s win was an ode to her relentless commitment of staying true to herself.

The Abbott Elementary actor Sheryl Lee Ralph, wife of state senator VIncent Hughes, brought the house down at the Emmy Awards last night.

The popular Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock was shot and killed at a restaurant in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon. In other Philly Abbott Elementary Emmy news, Quinta Brunson won the Emmy for Best Writing for a Comedy Series. Seriously, if you are thinking of getting in on this, get in touch, and I’d be happy to give you some other ideas of what to do with that money. As of Tuesday morning, there were more than 23 bids for a birthday card Musk made out to her, with the top bid at $10,001. (Note that the Internet is mad at Jimmy Kimmel for some antics he displayed during her acceptance speech, but Brunson has Ralph was nominated in the category Outstanding Supporting Actress In a Comedy Series for her work in Abbott Elementary. She gathered herself, made her way to the stage, and did this … Anyway, when the announcers called her name last night, Ralph seemed truly stunned and overwhelmed. With her win, Ralph became only the second Black person to win the award in the long history of the Emmys. The first was Jackée Harry for 227 way back in 1987. But if you didn’t see the Emmys, then you missed the spine-tingling acceptance speech by actor Sheryl Lee Ralph. You probably didn’t watch the Emmy Awards.

Sheryl Lee Ralph and 'Abbott Elementary' dominated conversation on Twitter during the 2022 Emmys.

Harry’s tweets became some of the most retweeted for the evening, according to Twitter. [donate](https://www.npr.org/2022/02/23/1082506558/abbott-elementary-quinta-brunson) some of its [Emmys](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/emmys/) marketing budget to buy supplies for schoolteachers. See below for some of the top retweets from the 2022 Emmys, according to Twitter. And don’t you ever, ever give up on you.” [Sheryl Lee Ralph](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/sheryl-lee-ralph/) — who [won best supporting actress in a comedy series](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sheryl-lee-ralph-emmys-2022-history-abbott-elementary-1235216250/) for her work in [Abbott Elementary](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/abbott-elementary/) — was mentioned more than 150,000 times on Twitter, making her the most tweeted-about Emmy nominee for the night. Shortly after her win, Jackée Harry — the first Black woman to win the best supporting actress in a comedy series award in 1987, for the show 227 — shared her praise for Ralph and pointed to the significance of her win. Abbott Elementary also became the top tweeted show, according to Twitter, with several users praising creator Quinta Brunson and the production’s decision to [Subscribe Sign Up](https://cloud.email.hollywoodreporter.com/signup/) [2022 Emmys](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/emmys-2022-winners-list-1235218184/) on Monday evening, Twitter users showered their favorite stars and shows with praise — and one show, and one actress, stood out from the crowd. According to data compiled by Twitter on Monday evening in the U.S., [Share this article on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sheryl-lee-ralph-abbott-elementary-emmys-viral-twitter-1235219753/&title=Emmys:%20Sheryl%20Lee%20Ralph,%20‘Abbott%20Elementary’%20Dominate%20Twitter&sdk=joey&display=popup&ref=plugin&src=share_button&app_id=352999048212581) [Share this article on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sheryl-lee-ralph-abbott-elementary-emmys-viral-twitter-1235219753/&text=Emmys%3A%20Sheryl%20Lee%20Ralph%2C%20%E2%80%98Abbott%20Elementary%E2%80%99%20Dominate%20Twitter&via=thr) [Share this article on Email](mailto:?subject=thr%20:%20Emmys:%20Sheryl%20Lee%20Ralph,%20‘Abbott%20Elementary’%20Dominate%20Twitter&body=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sheryl-lee-ralph-abbott-elementary-emmys-viral-twitter-1235219753/%20-%20Emmys:%20Sheryl%20Lee%20Ralph,%20‘Abbott%20Elementary’%20Dominate%20Twitter) [Show additional share options](#) [Share this article on Print]() [Share this article on Comment](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sheryl-lee-ralph-abbott-elementary-emmys-viral-twitter-1235219753/#respond) [Share this article on Whatsapp](whatsapp://send?text=Emmys:%20Sheryl%20Lee%20Ralph,%20‘Abbott%20Elementary’%20Dominate%20Twitter%20-%20https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sheryl-lee-ralph-abbott-elementary-emmys-viral-twitter-1235219753/) [Share this article on Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=1&url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sheryl-lee-ralph-abbott-elementary-emmys-viral-twitter-1235219753/&title=Emmys:%20Sheryl%20Lee%20Ralph,%20‘Abbott%20Elementary’%20Dominate%20Twitter&summary&source=thr) [Share this article on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sheryl-lee-ralph-abbott-elementary-emmys-viral-twitter-1235219753/&title=Emmys:%20Sheryl%20Lee%20Ralph,%20‘Abbott%20Elementary’%20Dominate%20Twitter) [Share this article on Pinit](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sheryl-lee-ralph-abbott-elementary-emmys-viral-twitter-1235219753/&description=Emmys:%20Sheryl%20Lee%20Ralph,%20‘Abbott%20Elementary’%20Dominate%20Twitter) [Share this article on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/widgets/share/tool/preview?shareSource=legacy&canonicalUrl&url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sheryl-lee-ralph-abbott-elementary-emmys-viral-twitter-1235219753/&posttype=link&title=Emmys:%20Sheryl%20Lee%20Ralph,%20‘Abbott%20Elementary’%20Dominate%20Twitter) Ralph’s moving acceptance speech began with the actress singing a verse from Dianne Reeves’ “Endangered Species.” Ralph, a first-time Emmy winner, then told the crowd, “To anyone who has ever, ever had a dream and thought your dream wasn’t, wouldn’t, couldn’t come true, I am here to tell you that this is what believing looks like — this is what striving looks like.