Lamorne Morris Wins First Emmy for 'Fargo', Delivers Emotional and Humorous Acceptance Speech
September 16, 2024Lamorne Morris won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series for his role in 'Fargo' during the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards held on September 15, 2024.
In his heartfelt acceptance speech, Morris expressed disbelief and gratitude, thanking God, his mother, and his daughter, Lily, while humorously referencing his birth and her previous skepticism about his success.
Morris initially reacted with emotion upon receiving his Emmy nomination in July, a moment captured in a video where his daughter teased him for crying.
The day after the awards, Morris shared a TikTok video featuring Lily's sweet and humorous reaction to his Emmy trophy, where she exclaimed it was heavy and humorously noted she was 'too little' to hold it.
He had previously joked about his nomination for the Emmy, humorously acknowledging the recognition of his work on 'New Girl'.
During his speech, Morris thanked FX, his cast, and his management team, and notably mentioned fellow nominee Robert Downey Jr., referencing their connection through the film 'Tropic Thunder'.
Morris dedicated his award to his fans, with supportive comments from his former co-stars Zooey Deschanel and Jake Johnson reflecting their admiration.
This win marked Morris's first Emmy nomination and victory, beating his co-star John Hawkes for the award.
The ceremony also paid tribute to Treat Williams, who passed away in June 2023, recognizing his role in 'Feud: Capote vs. the Swans'.
Other nominees in the outstanding supporting actor category included Jonathan Bailey, Tom Goodman-Hill, Lewis Pullman, and Treat Williams, with Pullman nominated for 'Lessons in Chemistry'.
Morris received congratulations from various celebrities, including Glen Powell, Brett Goldstein, and Jamie Foxx, who expressed their pride and support on social media.
Morris humorously acknowledged his fellow nominee Robert Downey Jr. during his acceptance speech, lightheartedly referring to a poster of him he has at home.
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The Hollywood Reporter • Sep 16, 2024
Lamorne Morris Asks Robert Downey Jr. to Sign Poster While Accepting Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series