Quinta Brunson Makes History as First Black Actress to Win Best Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy Since 1981

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On Monday, Quinta Brunson made history by becoming the first Black actress to win the Emmy for best actress in a comedy series since Isabel Sanford's win in 1981 for "The Jeffersons." 

Brunson clinched the award for her role in ABC's sitcom "Abbott Elementary," a show she created and also writes for.

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During her emotional acceptance speech, Brunson expressed her love for "Abbott Elementary" and her gratitude for being able to live her dream of acting in comedy. Clutching her statuette, she tearfully professed her happiness at receiving the prestigious award. She also shared her love for her family, husband, and the cast of "Abbott Elementary."

Brunson has been nominated for the 75th Emmy Awards in the category of Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her hosting of "Saturday Night Live," and "Abbott Elementary" has been nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy. 

This marks Brunson's second Emmy win, as she previously won in 2022 for outstanding writing in a comedy series for her work on "Abbott."

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Despite being nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series that same year, she lost out to "Hacks" star Jean Smart. "Abbott Elementary" is a workplace comedy that follows a group of teachers at a public school in Philadelphia as they strive to help their students succeed despite limited resources.

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