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: Lee Jung-jae
At the 74th Emmys, Lee Jung-jae wins Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series for Squid Game, making him the first Korean actor to win in this category.
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: 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 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 Academy Throwback: Lena Waithe
At the 69th Emmys, Lena Waithe accepts the award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series category for Master of None. In her speech, she reminds the audience to celebrate and draw inspiration from their "superpowers" – the things that make them unique!
Television Academy Throwback: Glenn Weiss
Glenn Weiss won Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special for The Oscars and proposed to his girlfriend, Jan Friedlander Svendsen, during his acceptance speech at the 70th Emmy Awards.
Cinematography For A Series (Half-Hour): 75th Creative Arts
Christian Sprenger accepts the Emmy for Cinematography for a Series (Half-Hour) for Atlanta at the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Watch the 75th Emmy Awards on FOX
Don't miss Television's Biggest Night, Monday, Jan 15 on FOX.