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Janney Ties Emmy Record Amidst Political Role Reflection
15 Sep
Summary
- Janney won an Emmy for her role as U.S. President.
- She tied the record for most Emmys won by a performer.
- Janney reflected on playing a female president and the election.
Allison Janney achieved a major milestone at the recent Emmy Awards, winning for her role as the U.S. President in Netflix's "The Diplomat." This victory tied her with Jean Smart for the most Emmy Awards ever won by a performer.
Janney expressed that filming a scene where her character was sworn in was particularly emotional, occurring shortly after the recent presidential election results. She noted the heightened real-world significance of playing a powerful female leader.
Reflecting on her career, Janney highlighted the increasing availability of interesting roles for women over 40, a demographic she feels has been historically underserved in Hollywood. She celebrated the industry's evolution, allowing actresses to play more diverse and powerful characters.
Janney also shared her surprise at winning, having felt confident she wouldn't, which made the win especially special. She admitted to not heeding the odds, as one website had given her only a 2% chance of receiving the award.
