Television Academy Throwback: Shohreh Aghdashloo
In 2009, Shohreh Aghdashloo became the first Iranian-American woman to receive an Emmy Award when she won for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for House Of Saddam.
Television Academy Throwback: Darren Criss
At the 70th Emmy Awards, Darren Criss became the first Filipino American performer to win an Emmy for his performance in The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story in the Outstanding Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series category.
Television Academy Throwback: Donald Glover
In 2017, Donald Glover won for both Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Director for a Comedy Series for Atlanta. He was the first Black actor to win the Director category.
Television Academy Throwback: Ashley Park and Ruben Garcia
During the 2021 The Power of TV: #RepresentationMatters panel, Ruben Garcia, Foundation Executive and Co-Head of Cultural Business Strategy at CAA, and actress Ashley Park explain the difference between representation and visibility and what it means to them.
Television Academy Throwback: Julia Louis-Dreyfus
In 2017, Julia Louis-Dreyfus broke the Emmy record for most awards won for a single role for her portrayal of Selina Meyer in Veep, totaling six Emmy wins for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Television Academy Throwback: Mishel Prada
During the 2018 Power of TV: Latinx Inclusion panel, Vida actress Mishel Prada emphasized the importance of portraying a strong, Latinx woman, even if she doesn’t have it all figured out.
Television AcademyThrowback: Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Mare of Easttown at the 73rd Emmy Awards. In her acceptance speech, she called out the importance of women having each other's backs.
Television Academy Throwback: Ted Danson
At the 42nd Emmy Awards, Ted Danson wins in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series — memorably presented by the Simpsons — after being nominated 7 years straight for his portrayal of Sam Malone in Cheers.
Television Academy Throwback: Kenan Thompson
To open the 74th Emmy Awards, Kenan Thompson performed a number inspired by several Emmy-winning series' theme songs.
Television Academy Throwback: Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno wins the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series for her role in The Rockford Files.
Television Academy Throwback: Hector Elizondo
Hector Elizondo wins the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Dr. Phillip Watters in Chicago Hope at the 49th Emmy Awards. This was Elizondo's first win and fourth nomination.