Emmys 2021: 5 key takeaways from TV's big night.
But over the course of the night, not a single performer of color was honored in the acting categories. The winners in all 12 major acting fields were white.
The racial makeup of this year's group of winners may owe something to the shows garnering the most attention, including"The Crown,""Ted Lasso,""Mare of Easttown,""Hacks" and"The Queen's Gambit." Although there are actors of color on those popular shows, they are anchored by predominantly white performers.The second season of"Ted Lasso" has received what might charitably be described as a mixed response from viewers and critics.
"Ted Lasso" was so ubiquitous that Stephen Colbert, accepting the award for live variety special, joked that he was grateful Sudeikis and company"Hacks," HBO's comedy about the relationship between a veteran Las Vegas comedian and a young writer , was not far behind, however. Smart won her fourth Emmy for her lead performance and the series was feted for its writing and directing.
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