Quinta Brunson may not be angry with Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial actions during his acceptance speech at the just-concluded 2022 Emmy Awards. However, one of the cast members of “Abbott Elementary” was not at all happy with the comedian’s behavior on the big night.
As you know, the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards saw a headline-grabbing moment when Kimmel was seen playing dead and lying on the floor as Brunson accepted the award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph Reacts To Jimmy Kimmel’s Action During Quinta Brunson’s Speech
After the Emmys, the “Abbott Elementary” cast took part in a virtual panel for ABC’s presentation at the TCA summer press tour to discuss their Emmy wins as well as what to expect from their second season, which premieres Sept. 21. .
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ABBOTT ELEMENTARY – ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” stars Tyler James Williams as Gregory, Janelle James as Ava, Quinta Brunson as Janine, Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara, Chris Perfetti as Jacob and Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa. (Pamela Littky/ABC via Getty Images)
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During the interview, cast members were asked about their thoughts on Kimmel’s attitude during Brunson, and Sheryl Lee Ralph gave her thoughts. The actor, who also picked up a historic win on the awards night, vented his frustrations with the late night talk show host.
“I’m really confused. I don’t know what’s going on,” said Ralph. “I was like, ‘I hope that guy gets off the ground.’ And then I realized it was Jimmy Kimmel. And I was like, ‘Ooh, disrespect, Jimmy!’ But that’s just me.”
The actress who played Barbara Howard on the ABC sitcom used the quip she’s known for on the show when she added, “I’m sorry! I’m sorry, it was wonderful that she was lying on the floor during her incredible acceptance speech!”
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Ralph noted that he also spoke to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host about the incident. “I told him too! To his face! And he understood,” he revealed. While the “Moesha” star wasn’t too happy at the time, her co-star Lisa Ann Walter, who stars as Melissa Schemmenti, thought otherwise, saying, “I thought it played funny in the room.”
Brunson, who was at the end of the play, also reiterated his earlier sentiments on the topic that he was not disappointed. He said during the panel, “I expect that we’re going to have a good old time. I’ve talked to Jimmy since then, and I think that no matter what, it’s important to just show that ‘Abbott Elementary’ is coming out next week.”
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How Do the Creators of ‘Abbott Elementary’ Feel About the Incident?
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Following Kimmel’s death at the awards ceremony, Kimmel faced a backlash online, with many slamming him for trying to steal the spotlight from a black woman during a historic moment. Brunson’s win at the Emmys made her the second black woman ever to win the category.
She continued, opening up about the good relationship she shares with the comedian, writing, “Honestly, Jimmy gave me my first big late-night spot. He was one of the first people to see Abbott Elementary. He was the first person to message me on Instagram. He’s really excited that it’s going to be on ABC. I’m happy for Jimmy. He’s one of the godfathers of comedy. I’m a big Will Arnett fan, so I was overwhelmed for a moment.”
He did, however, joke that he “might punch” the show’s host when he made an appearance on his talk show on Wednesday. Kimmel has also broken his silence on the matter, calling it “one of the weirdest things that’s ever happened to me.” He did, however, praise Brunson for his big win, describing him as “incredibly talented.”
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Sheryl Lee Ralph Makes History At The 2022 Emmys
Brunson wasn’t the only “Abbott Elementary” cast member to make history at the awards ceremony. Ralph, who took home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, seemed to do the impossible with her win. She became the second black woman to win an Emmy in the 35-year category after Jackee Harry won it in 1987 for “227.”
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During her impressive acceptance speech, the 65-year-old sang a song, reciting a line from jazz singer Diane Reeves’ 1993 song “Endangered Species” that read, “I’m an endangered species, but I don’t sing about victims. I’m a woman, I’m an artist , and I know where my voice is.”
Ralph’s victory was celebrated as he received a standing ovation from the audience.
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