Television Academy Throwback: Viola Davis
Insightful wisdom from Viola Davis on her 56th birthday.
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 Academy Throwback: Viola Davis
At the 67th Emmy Awards, Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson became the first two Black actresses to be nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Taking home the win for her role in How to Get Away with Murder, Viola Davis passionately advocated for more representation in her speech: "The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity."
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.
Television Academy Throwback: Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel, the host of the 68th Emmy Awards, asks some of his friends to help him open the show, including James Corden, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the cast of Modern Family, and more.
Television Academy Throwback: Whose Dance Is It Anyway
Choreographer Mandy Moore hosted an evening of dance celebrating the Television Academy's Choreography Peer Group in 2017.