Zendaya, the American actress, has secured her place in history as the youngest two-time Emmy Award winner for acting.
The 26-year-old star clinched the coveted Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series award for her portrayal of the addiction-plagued teen Rue Bennett in HBO’s Euphoria.
During her emotional acceptance speech, she expressed her ‘greatest wish’ for the coming-of-age drama and drew inspiration from the vulnerability of Euphoria fans on and off screen.
‘My greatest wish for Euphoria was that it could help heal people,’ said the former Disney Channel star, visibly holding back tears as she addressed her peers. ‘I want you to know that anyone who has loved a Rue or feels like they are a Rue, I want you to know that I am so grateful for your stories. And I carry them with me, and I carry them with her.’
Along with being the youngest-ever two-time honoree, she is also the first Black woman in history to clinch the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series award twice, as reported by Variety.
For the award ceremony, Zendaya donned a stunning black Valentino gown and Bulgari jewelry.
Zendaya previously clinched her first Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Emmy in 2020 for her stellar performance in Euphoria’s first season.
