‘Abbott Elementary’ Stars Quinta Brunson & Tyler James Williams Make History With Their First Golden Globe Wins

After the Golden Globes canceled its 2022 edition due to a scandal lifted after it was discovered there were few members of color on its voting committee, the 2023 ceremony – which aired Tuesday night (January 10) – apparently looked to distance itself from its controversial past by increasing the diversity among its winners. The remedy came in many forms including longtime revered African American actress Angela Bassett capturing the night’s Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture trophy and celebrated Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh snagging the Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Musical or Comedy.  » Read more about: ‘Abbott Elementary’ Stars Quinta Brunson & Tyler James Williams Make History With Their First Golden Globe Wins  » The post ‘Abbott Elementary’ Stars Quinta Brunson & Tyler James Williams Make History With Their First Golden Globe Wins appeared first on ..::That Grape Juice.net::.. - Thirsty?.

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‘Abbott Elementary’ Stars Quinta Brunson & Tyler James Williams Make History With Their First Golden Globe Wins

After the Golden Globes canceled its 2022 edition due to a scandal lifted after it was discovered there were few members of color on its voting committee, the 2023 ceremony – which aired Tuesday night (January 10) – apparently looked to distance itself from its controversial past by increasing the diversity among its winners.

The remedy came in many forms including longtime revered African American actress Angela Bassett capturing the night’s Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture trophy and celebrated Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh snagging the Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Musical or Comedy.

In that stead, two of the show’s most talked about winners were ‘Abbott Elementary’ stars Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams who both made history for their groundbreaking performances on the hit ABC comedy.

Details inside.

 

Veteran actor Tyler James Williams claimed the first Gold Globe win of his career thanks to his portrayal of “Gregory Eddie” – a public school educator in ‘Abbott Elementary.’

Defeating the likes of Jonathan Pryce, John Lithgow, Henry Winkler, and John Turturo for the Best Supporting Actor in a TV Musical or Comedy category, Williams became only the fifth Black man in the ceremony’s 80-year history to nab this ‘Best Supporting TV Actor’ role.  Uniquely, he is the first to capture the Musical or Comedy edition of this specific honor.

He joins John Boyega (2021), Jeffrey Wright (2004), Don Cheadle (1999), and Louis Gossett Jr. (1992) in the exclusive club.

“I pray this is a win for Gregory Eddie and for his story and stories like his, that we understand his story is just as important as all the other stories that have to be told out here,” he said in his acceptance speech.

 

Like Williams, Brunson also captured the first Golden Globe win of her career.  Thanks to her portrayal of “Janine Teagues” on ‘Abbott,’ the EMMY-winning actress made history as only the third Black woman to capture the Best Actress in a TV Musical or Comedy Globe trophy.

Her win follows the 1982 triumph of Debbie Allen and 2017 victory of Tracee Ellis Ross in the same category.

With five nominations to its credit, ‘Abbott’ was the night’s most nominated television program.

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