Emmys: Jeremy Allen White Praises The Bear’s Liza Colón-Zayas’ Win
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Jeremy Allen White knows The Bear's secret ingredient is his fellow castmates.
Which is why when Liza Colón-Zayas won her first Emmy Sept. 15 for her work as Tina on the series, he couldn’t have been happier.
“It was the best, man,” Jeremy told E! News at Disney’s after-party, reflecting on the moment Liza’s name was announced. “I was backstage and I heard she'd won and I got to run into the wings and I got to witness her by myself, which was a really beautiful moment.”
The 33-year-old—who also won his second Emmy for his role as Carmy on the FX series—continued, “She spoke so beautifully and she's just one of the best actors that we have, and I'm just so glad that she's being recognized on this level because she just deserves it so much.”
And while Liza noted in her speech she hadn’t been expecting the win—and thus hadn’t written anything down ahead of time—she still allowed herself to enjoy every moment of the evening.
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“I feel like I’m on cloud nine,” she told Live From E! cohost Heather McMahan on the carpet ahead of the ceremony. “I’m still trying to process it. It’s on steroids, this joy, and to be in the company of these legends.”
Because indeed, the 52-year-old had some stiff competition in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category; in winning, Liza beat out Palm Royale’s Carol Burnett, Hacks’ Hannah Einbinder, Abbott Elementary’s Sheryl Lee Ralph and Janelle James as well as Only Murders in the Building’s Meryl Streep.
“I am truly in awe of the work of every single one of these artists,” Liza confessed to Heather. “So I feel like I’ve already won, just to be put in that category with them.”
But win she did, and the first Latina actress to emerge victorious in her category gave a moving acceptance speech.
“Thank you for giving me a new life with this show,” she shared onstage. “And to all the Latinas who are looking at me, keep believing and vote. Vote for your rights.”
And to see just how the many Emmy winners celebrated their wins at after-parties, keep reading.
Idris Elba & Sabrina Dhowre Elba
The couple kept their date night going at the Apple TV+ after party.
Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau & Richard Gadd
The Baby Reindeer cast celebrated their big night with Netflix.
Dylan Mulvaney
The influencer celebrated the Emmys with Max.
Greta Lee
The Morning Show star swapped her white Loewe number for this cutout, sky-blue piece.
Allison Janney
The Palm Royale star stunned in this gold gown.
Andrew Scott & Dakota Fanning
The Ripley stars looked like two peas in a pod at Netflix's celebration.
Kristen Wiig
The Saturday Night Live alum changed out of her golden Oscar De La Renta gown into this sleek, sheer black look.
Anna Sawai
The Shōgun star celebrated her first Emmy win at Disney's after party.
Ariana Madix
The reality star looked pump-ed up to be attending Disney's Emmys festivities.
Abbey Romeo & Dani Bowman
The Love on the Spectrum stars celebrated with Netflix.
Karen Pittman
The Morning Show star served in her black, sequined dress.
Heidi Klum & Sofía Vergara
The pair danced the night away with Netflix.
Chris Perfetti
The Abbott Elementary star donned this gorgeous white top for the evening.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Justin Mikita
The couple enjoyed a date night with Netflix.
Ayo Edebiri
The Bear star swapped her colorful Bottega Veneta gown for this sleek black dress.
The comedia sipped on a Johnnie Walker Blue Label cocktail as he snacked on a burger at the Disney after party.
Alex Borstein
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star stunned in red.
Jon Hamm & Anna Osceola
The recently-married couple enjoyed a date night with Disney.
Quinta Brunson
The Abbott Elementary star changed out of her Georges Chakra coutour gown and into this gorgeous emerald-colored dress.
Rita Ora & Taika Waititi
The forever fashionable pair kept their streak going in these coordinating black outfits.
Louisa Jacobson, Christine Baranski & Denée Benton
The Gilded Age stars struck a pose together at Max's after party.
Diane Lane
The Capote Vs. The Swans star swapped her custom Prabal Gurung gown for this comfy yet chic after party look.
Kate Flannery & Rose Abdoo
The comical pair couldn't help but giggle at Max's after party.
Joshua Jackson
The Dawson's Creek alum looked classically elegant in his tuxedo.
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