The 75th Primetime Emmys turned into a banner night for Massachusetts, with three local talents scooping up top awards and bringing a bit of New England charm to the star-studded affair in Los Angeles. Boston's Ayo Edebiri, at 28, snagged the Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a comedy series for her deft portrayal of chef Sydney Adamu on Hulu's "The Bear," as reported by Boston 25 News.
Her heartfelt acceptance speech highlighted the show's themes of family, both blood and chosen, and marked a milestone as Edebiri's first-ever Emmy win, which comes on the heels of winning her first Golden Globe earlier this month; her journey started back at Boston Latin School and has rapidly ascended into the Hollywood stratosphere after she honed her skills at New York University, she isn't just flexing her acting muscles in "The Bear," but also in projects like "Bottoms," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," and "Big Mouth," Edebiri has rapidly become a buzzed-about name in the comedy circuit.
Amherst's own Ebon Moss-Bachrach, 46, matched Edebiri's success with his win for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for "The Bear," as noted by Boston 25 News; playing the indispensable Richard “Richie” Jeromovich certainly resonated with the voting academy, adding to Moss-Bachrach's growing list of notable performances which include his roles in "The Punisher" and HBO's "Girls," after cutting his teeth at Amherst Regional High School and Columbia University, his career too has been a study in climbing the ranks within the industry.
Jennifer Coolidge, the 62-year-old Norwell sensation, brought her unique brand of humor and heart to the Emmys, walking away with the best supporting actress in a drama series statuette for her turn as Tanya McQuoid in HBO's "The White Lotus," her acceptance speech included a witty nod to her character's notable moment with "evil gays," solidifying her status as a crowd favorite and adding to the gleaming array of accolades that includes being named the 2023 Woman of the Year by Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals, per Boston 25 News.
Coolidge, recognized for her iconic roles as Stifler’s mom in "American Pie" and Paulette in "Legally Blonde," boasts a career that spans decades with credits that encompass "Best In Show," "A Mighty Wind," and "Shotgun Wedding," and her television presence includes stints in hits like "Seinfeld," "2 Broke Girls," and "Nip/Tuck," proving that her talent is as versatile as it is enduring.
As WPRI confirms the win, Edebiri, a proud product of Dorchester and a Boston Latin alumnus from the class of 2013.
