The Sweet Exchange
Ayo Edebiri made headlines at the 75th annual Primetime Emmys when she handed Carson Daly her purse as she accepted the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy.
Why Ayo Edebiri Handed Carson Daly Her Purse After Emmy Win 2
Edebiri, 28, quickly handed Daly, 50, her things after she was announced the winner of the award for her role as Sydney Adamu in The Bear. Cameras caught the sweet exchange between the stars, with Daly telling Edebiri, 'I got you,' as she quickly scurried to the stage.
'If my stuff is gone when I get back to my seat, I know Carson Daly took it,' she joked. 'I think I was like, ‘So sorry can you please hold my stuff, Carson Daly?’ It was a crazy moment!'
Love how Ayo Edebiri gave her purse to CARSON DALY to hold when she went to accept her Emmy. #Emmys
Ayo Edebiri's Big Win
Edebiri gushed that she was really 'floored' over the honor as she was up against a lot of 'really amazing performances.'
In her acceptance speech, Edebiri praised her parents, gushing, 'This show is about found family and real family, and my parents are here tonight. I’m making them sit kind of far away from me because I’m a bad kid. But I love you so much. Thank you so much for loving me and letting me feel beautiful and Black and proud of all that.'
In addition to Edebiri, The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach took home Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series victory. The show also scored the Outstanding Comedy Series trophy.
Edebiri’s big win comes after she took home the same nod for The Bear at the 2024 Golden Globes on January 7 and the Critics Choice Award on Sunday, January 14.
Ayo Edebiri's Journey to Success
Ayo Edebiri's success at the 75th annual Primetime Emmys is a culmination of her outstanding performances in The Bear, which have also been recognized at the 2024 Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Award.
Her portrayal of Sydney Adamu in The Bear has captivated audiences and critics alike, earning her accolades and praise for her exceptional talent.
Edebiri's journey to success is a testament to her dedication, passion, and hard work in the entertainment industry. Her big win at the Emmys is a well-deserved recognition of her talent and contribution to the world of comedy.