The 2025 Emmy Awards was about more than a trophy.
As Hollywood celebrated the biggest night in television on Sept. 14, some celebrities proved their weight in gold as they were honored for their historic wins and nominations.
Take, for instance, Adolescence‘s Owen Cooper, who became the youngest performer to earn the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and the youngest-ever male Emmy winner.
The 15-year-old reflected on his journey, sharing a powerful message about authenticity and self-assurance. As he explained on stage during his acceptance speech, “Tonight proves that if you listen and you focus and you step out your comfort zone, you can achieve anything in life… Who cares if you get embarrassed? Anything can be possible.” (See all the winners here.)
Meanwhile, Severance‘s Tramell Tillman made history as the first Black man to win in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category. As the 40-year-old accepted his trophy, he expressed gratitude to his mom in the audience.
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