Zendaya becomes 2nd black woman to win 'Best Actress in Drama' Emmy in 72 years

The week is off to a good start for former Disney star Zendaya. The actress just bagged an Emmy for her critically-acclaimed role as Rue on HBO's 'Euphoria'. 

The 24-year-old beat Jennifer Aniston ('The Morning Show'), Jodie Comer ('Killing Eve'), Olivia Colman ('The Crown'), and Larney Linney ('Ozark') to win the 'Oustanding Lead Actress in a Drama' gong. 

Not only is Zendaya the youngest person to win in the category, but she is also the second black actress to do so. Viola Davis won the award in 2015 for her leading role in 'How To Get Away With Murder'. 

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Other big winners on the night include Eugene Levy for his role in 'Schitt's Creek'. His co-stars Catherine O'Hara, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy also took home awards. 

'Schitt's Creek' also won the 'Outstanding Comedy Series' gong. 

'The Daily Show' with Trevor Noah was nominated in the 'Outstanding Variety Talk Series' but 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver' took home the prize.

Zendaya accepted her Emmy while surrounded by friends and family in her living room.

The 72nd annual Emmys were held virtually on Sunday, with celebrities get dressed up at home to take part in the night's festivities. 

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