Zendaya continues to make Emmy history with wins for her portrayal of drug addicted and troubled teen Rue Bennett in the HBO series Euphoria.
With this years win, Zendaya because the first black woman to win the Lead Actress in a Drama Series trophy twice.
Her first win in 2020 made her the youngest woman to be honored as Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the age of 24.
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“My greatest wish for ‘Euphoria’ was that it could help heal people and I just want to say thank you to everyone who has shared their story with me,” said Zendaya. “I want you to know that anyone who has loved a Rue or feels like they are Rue, I want you to know that I’m so grateful for your stories and I carry them with me and I carry them with her.”
The controversial yet ground breaking show, to our excitement, has been renewed for a third season!
Congratulations Zendaya! You continue to inspire!
