Zendaya Becomes Youngest to Win Best Actress in a Drama Emmy
The 24-year-old triumphed for her performance in "Euphoria"
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Zendaya made history as the youngest lead actress to win the Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in HBO’s “Euphoria.” The 24-year-old spoke to Access Hollywood’s Scott Evans and Sibley Scoles following her win.
She won best actress in a drama for her role on HBO’s “Euphoria,” scoring one of the few long shot victories in a Sunday night full of wins from favorites.
Gleeful family and friends screamed, cheered, hugged and cried behind her as a stunned Zendaya accepted the trophy in what appeared to be a hotel suite.
“This is pretty crazy!” she said, trying to hold back tears.
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Emmy Awards host Jimmy Kimmel stands in front of a screen with many of the 2020 nominees. The show was mostly virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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At 24 years old, Zendaya becomes the youngest woman to ever win best actress in a drama at the 72nd Emmy Awards.
On “Euphoria,” Zendaya plays Rue Bennett, a teenage addict struggling with her sobriety and recovery on the series that delves into sex, drugs, trauma and identity among high-schoolers.
The 24-year-old is the youngest to ever win in the category and she overcame a strong group of nominees that included Olivia Colman, Jodie Comer, Laura Linney and Sandra Oh.
