2024 is the year of Jeremy Allen White. In a night of celebration at the 75th annual Emmy Awards, White, known for his role as chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto in The Bear, took home his first Emmy. the actor was honored with the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, marking another achievement for the acclaimed FX series.
Competing against notable actors in the category, including Bill Hader (Barry), Jason Segel (Shrinking), Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building), and Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), White’s win highlights his outstanding performance and the impact of The Bear.
White expressed his pride and gratitude upon accepting the Emmy, stating, “I’m so proud, I’m so full of gratitude to be standing in front of you all.” He shared his deep love for the show, emphasizing how it filled him up and ignited a passion within him to match the beautiful work of the cast and crew.
Acknowledging the support he received, White extended his thanks to those who stayed close to him, especially in the past year, without specifying names but expressing deep gratitude for their belief in him when he struggled to believe in himself. Watch below:
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The 75th annual Emmy Awards, originally scheduled for September but delayed due to industry strikes, recognized achievements in the television industry. Notably, the unique timing resulted in winners being honored for different seasons of their shows within the same year.
The delayed schedule also means that the 76th annual Emmys will take place in September 2024, honoring shows that premiered between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024.
You can look for White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and the rest of The Bear cast and crew when they are in town next month to shoot Season 3.
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