Philadelphia – ABC’s hit comedy “Abbot’s Elementary” won three Emmys Monday night in its first season.
Quinta Bronson, author of the show, writer, and actor, also made history.
The 32-year-old West Philadelphia-born girl became the first black woman to receive three nominations in the Comedy category and the youngest black woman ever to be nominated for an acting award in the same category.
She is also the second black woman in Emmy history to receive the Outstanding Writing Award for a Comedy Series.
Bronson settled at Abbott Elementary at her elementary school in West Philadelphia, the school where her mother, Norma, has taught for more than 40 years.
“We need more teachers,” Bronson said. “They need to pay more money for people to want to become teachers. With what they are getting paid, I don’t want to be a teacher right now. It’s an important profession to be respected.”
During her acceptance speech, presenter Jimmy Kimmel pretended to have passed out on the floor.
Twitter wasn’t amused by the trick, and the late-night comedian was accused of stealing Bronson’s spotlight.
See also: “Abbott Elementary” star Sheryl Lee Ralph receives a powerful acceptance speech
“It didn’t bother me too much,” Bronson said. “I don’t know what the internet thinks. I know him honestly. Jimmy gave me my first spot late at night and he was one of the first to see Abbott. I’ll probably be mad at him tomorrow. I’ll be on his show on Wednesday. I might punch him in the face. Let’s see.”
“Abbott Elementary” star Sherrill Lee Ralph, Quinta star, also won her first Emmy in her career for a supporting actress.
“I’m here to tell you that this is what faith looks like and what struggle looks like,” Ralph says. “Never give up on you.”
Abbott Elementary returns for season two on September 21. You can watch it here on ABC this 9 p.m.
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