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Cardellini's First Emmy Win for Dark Comedy!
7 Sep
Summary
- Linda Cardellini won her first Emmy for HBO's dark comedy.
- The award was for Outstanding Supporting Actress.
- The supporting acting awards were presented before the main ceremony.
Linda Cardellini achieved her first Emmy Award win on Sunday night for her performance in the HBO dark comedy series. She was honored with the trophy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
Cardellini shared her emotions on stage, stating, "I'm overcome... this has just been an unbelievable journey." She acknowledged the support received over the years, calling the moment "a real dream come true."
This marks Cardellini's second Emmy nomination and her first win, following a previous nomination for a different series. Notably, the supporting acting awards for limited series were distributed during a separate ceremony, prior to the main Primetime Emmy Awards telecast on September 14.
The dark comedy series, which explores a love triangle among adults experiencing mid-life issues, garnered 13 nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. It was a significant winner on Sunday, securing six awards, including those for writing and directing.