72nd Emmy Awards: Jeremy Strong Wins for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

[@Bolizen]

He's our number one boy.

[@chayamurthy2645]

Yesss

[@worms69]

number one candy baby

[@AmrutROUL007]

"Fuck off"

[@GreekInThe6ix]

But he’s not the eldest son.

[@davidhurtado2725]

But he's not a killer. Oh wait...

[@jenniferariesta6635]

Kendall’s constant “uh” turns out to be Jeremy’s after all

[@shippou21]

Haha

[@yavuzscakir]

Uh huh

[@yazr1712]

Were they in production at the time...? Might be why.

[@deliriumcb5959]

Jesse Armstrong is a genius. He sees the natural tendencies of his actors and lets them run.

[@kennylaysh2776]

@@yazr1712 He talks that way in interviews. As someone with a slight stutter, it almost feels like he might have a stutter he gets around, or it's just how he orders his thoughts. Remember, their show uses a lot of the actors natural styles in their characters.

[@JasonB95]

Yeah, this was a no-brainer. I can't get over that scene in Season 2 Episode 4 when he hugs Shiv and begins to break down. It was so emotionally intense I genuinely felt for him. It felt so real. I almost cried (and I almost never do). An actor that makes his audience feel the emotion is a true artist. He's brilliant.

[@yourofficialrealtor1057]

Shiv also did an incredible job with that scene

[@ypure3859]

yes..agree. Now December, his break down in the final episode was phenomenal!!!

[@pahvi3]

I'll never get over the scene where he broke down and cried in the presence of his father, I was ugly-crying through the scene myself lol

[@-deedee]

Dude for real I just watched that episode today I’m only on season 2 and wow that scene had my jaw dropped the whole time in awe of his performance.

[@sankarsshanansundararajan8829]

@@ypure3859 They did my Kendall dirty in the finale

[@pb9240]

His acting in the season final of season one was unbelievable; the last 15 mins of that performance/episode was incredible! He was just as good in scenes of season two, but that ending of season one still takes the cake for me! Well deserved!

[@lamome07]

Yeeees!!

[@johnny128]

I agree and Season 2 ending was pretty good too me, too.

[@freedomm]

Must be one of the best story arcs in television.But it started at the end on season 1 and climaxed with the season 2 finale.

[@markhemming318]

I agree wholeheartedly.

[@ndirjura]

he is great in every goddam scene

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

🎶 L to the OG... 🎶

[@SallyZawkins]

Omgggg😂😂😂😂😂 🎶he playin🎶

[@86Eve]

Y'all have no idea how much I was cringing at this scene 😂🤦🏾‍♀️😂🤦🏾‍♀️🙈

[@Kaigirl27]

“I stan dad so I’m alive and well” 🎶

[@anons000]

@@86Eve it’s a fire hook tho you gotta admit

[@sidewlkr]

he playin

[@NikkiDavis2767]

YES I’m so happy he was recognized. The emotional gymnastics Jeremy pulls off for Kendall’s character are so subtle and mind-blowing-his performances get better on every rewatch (like the rest of the show, honestly). 👏🏼🥇

[@79dmcjr]

I agree. It's fantastic

[@jm1657]

Perfectly stated, Nikki. I couldn’t agree more! I’m in awe of Jeremy’s talent. He constantly takes my breath away.

[@WhatIf_2015]

He has definitely got to win another one for season 3, he outdid himself

[@am2023]

Money on the bank

[@danielastefan7274]

Yes. I hope someday he will get an Oscar. Waiting for a lead part in a good movie.

[@RamBo-we9ii]

Bob Odenkirk killed it in Better Call Saul.

[@marinalima3005]

I cant fucking believe neither him or bob won... this emmys is a fucking joke

[@aiesha5210]

@@RamBo-we9iiwe aren't talking about bob rn.

[@chief_mourner]

After reading about him a bit more he definitely deserves it. He has incredible passion and drive. He puts himself through so much for his work, and you can so clearly see that.

[@SL-yy2kd]

"Why not try acting" I get it. Makes me more intrigued about Kendall's character development for next season

[@itsonlysound]

The other actors in the show are as good as him simply because of their talent. They don't need to go 'method' to achieve great performances so...

[@SOLOcan]

@@itsonlysound you do what you have to do. To be honest like every job, there's more than one way to do it, its just in the corporate world Bosses need some way to put KPIs on a spreadsheet. As long as his co-workers don't care why should it matter?

[@cucumberwater6]

@@itsonlysound you cant do any of that so why dont you shut it

[@margaretrace8786]

@@itsonlysound Jeremy has made it very clear that he does not conform to the term "method acting." in fact, it's difficult for ANY actor to conform to any specific acting style because like the individual actor, acting varies depending on the person performing. that is what makes the art form beautiful. no technique is wrong or right because everybody's process differs and is unique to the person performing. Someone's talent is not dependent on the technique they choose to enforce their skill with.

[@kevinmok3722]

Jeremy strong is soooo weirdly hot

[@DepressicaRabbit]

He's the essence of being kind of hot but kinda not, which somehow just makes him hotter

[@ojj75]

@@DepressicaRabbit Agree haha. But I do wonder how the scripts were written - whether Kendall's mannerisms are actually described or if Jeremy decided to portray him like this.

[@ilonasmolders386]

Right???? Not season 1 but after 2 seasons and seeing him in more things.. whew!

[@aninharamonee]

You said the right words hahahahah

[@MegaAtomium]

TOTALLY!

[@mfdeerhunter]

His supporting role in The Big Short was also good, started to notice him since then. Well deserved win, L to the OG!

[@seaque.]

also in Molly's Game

[@WarisMalik-lo3gj]

He don't like to talk about it

[@tasnimewhida2573]

And the judge too

[@deliriumcb5959]

"What're you, Dora the fuckin' Explorer?"

[@emeraldcelestial1058]

hes the only good part of 'The Happening' too

[@LadyInner24]

Jeremy’s acting is sublime. Kendall’s transition from season 1 to 2 is out of this world. It gave me chills. He was born to do this.

[@sunnydaze2359]

I feel the same way. I am only on season two episode four right now, but boy did I see the change in his character after the car accident . He was like a different person after that. He went from a normal human to a zombie like character. Such good acting. Bravo.

[@Ardnightian]

Hate how they rushed through this category. Strong is the best actor on TV

[@davidmckesey7119]

Better than jason bateman?

[@Ardnightian]

david mckesey hell yeah

[@MJPShow]

AGREED!

[@lamome07]

Indeed! He's phenomenal!!!

[@vivek27789]

Damn true he was the best actor on tv last season.

[@aaryamannambiar6677]

It was between Strong and Cox. And I feel because of Strong's extremely nuanced and restrained performance, he deserved to win. Succession is the best show since Breaking Bad ended, without a doubt. I love Better Call Saul, but, Succession, currently stands on top for me.

[@JeroenZM]

BCS is brilliant and in many ways even better than BB, but Succession is such an exhilirating watch. It's like a masterclass every single episode

[@79dmcjr]

I finally watched an episode two days ago and I can't stop watching. It's so good.

[@guts-7210]

@@79dmcjr that's how I was, I finished it all and I'm already rewatching it

[@Seahorse0418]

I miss Better Call Saul so much! What the hell happen to Kim?

[@SampsfaN]

@@JeroenZM ex-fucking-actly!! Each episode just made me fall in awe of the sheer art they were. Best ever for me tbh followed by Sopranos and Wire.

[@mitanshikshatriya3880]

It's nice seeing Kendall win for once 😊

[@quietastronaut]

Ok but the way he smiled and looked almost shy when his wife came to congratulate him made me melt 😍

[@subhashrout927]

Never rooted this much for any other character in drama series for a long time!! Neither have I sympathized so much with any!!

[@jm1657]

This! Yes.

[@LetyArob]

Brian Cox won the Golden Globe and Jeremy Strong won the Emmy. Well deserved 💖

[@leeleitanmonica7128]

Brian Cox didn't look too happy tho...in fact he looked exactly like how Logan Roy would be staring evilly at his son Kendall lol 🤣

[@danielagonzalez7793]

Totally!!

[@trentp1993]

😂😂 but Brian cox is actually so nice I can see he was heartbroken

[@SuperiFox]

Brian has been overlooked his whole career tbh

[@charlesdavis545]

Don't make it out to be what it's not. Brian looked humble and awed by Jeremy saying "Brian Cox I share this with you."

[@xtxpxhx]

I honestly think he always looks that way, he doesn't acknowledge the cameras and there's nothing wrong with that

[@shonalidey2160]

Love the way he looked at his wife and how his eyes light up when he talks about her ❤️❤️

[@lytaquiroz1524]

I love that we heard, what i asume its his family, in the back, after they knew he won...so well deserved

[@brakesforsnakes757]

Jeremy suffers for his art and this is so well deserved.

[@veronikazorvanova7245]

Well deserved, he is such a personality and gives great delivery . We are so lucky to have him on the screens.

[@keanureeves411]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love towards coming on screen.I’m not complete without you as my Fan all over the world 🌹 I have you to be most thankful for 🌹🌹 I don't come online often, but you can get in touch via WhatsApp messenger: [phone]. Good Movies , much love ❤️💕💕🙏🏼

[@romanxxxxyoutube]

Yeh

[@MJPShow]

The only other award of the night besides all of the Schitt's Creek ones that made me yell "FUCK YES!" out-loud. His performance this season of "Succession" was beyond outstanding. Well-deserved.

[@sacagawea12]

Jesse Bartelds ditto!!! I was widely happy for schitts creek and now this!!!!

[@KteKing]

His acting his faces in Season 4 what gave the roller coaster of emotions - the last 30 minutes in f season finale - Best actor!

[@megandunklin6147]

He's trying so hard not to break down. So adorable

[@izetyusein3323]

I just re-watched the season 2 finale of Succession, Jeremy Strong was electrifying in his performance. That phenomenal last scene alone earns him the Emmy, but he was terrific in the episode even before that, his last scene with Naomi just before she leaves the cruise ship being a particular highlight.

[@dpmuir9748]

Jeremy Strong: you are a superb actor who deserves every accolade you receive for your performance in this series. I have felt - up to the end of Season 3 - as though your character was so vulnerable in such a toxic family; you delivered the goods for all your fellow cast members; you made the series to date what it is. Exceptional! Congratulations!

[@ltthelattegirl]

JEREMYS ACTING REALLY BRINGS ME SO MANY EMOTIONS, NO BRAINER!!!

[@michaelmuldowney8]

He is the only character in the entire show who you don’t want too see suffering horribly.

[@langletprolet8378]

Yes. And yet he's probably the one who has suffered the most out of all of them ironically lol

[@j.d.t.5761]

What about Cousin Greg?

[@marinalima3005]

greg and logan are the ones im most hoping to suffer in season 4 lol i dont dislike him but we never see him in that position and i think he will deserve it after selling his “ soul to the devil”

[@thefirefades]

@@marinalima3005 lmaoooo this aged well

[@GlassesAndCoffeeMugs]

His performance as Kendall was just insane

[@sianspherica]

Jeremy's performance is to me the best leading acting performance in a drama since the best seasons of Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad. I LOVE Man Men and Ozark also but he was even better than peak Jon Hamm and Jason Bateman in their respective shows.

[@seaque.]

peak Jon Hamm umm i beg to differ

[@luzoliveira9920]

What??? crazy u think this. he is good, very good, but jon hamm is beyond anything in mad men!

[@ryanmacharika3946]

@@charley15z I actually realised that the way his character is written it lacks an emotional range so it's hard for him to win. Season 2 was his best chance though but he didn't so it's probably not gonna happen now

[@SlipknotMachinehead]

Yeah jon hamm is a bit too far but he is seriously amazing

[@lucianorocha520]

Better than John Hamm... I disagree

[@Giza13]

Sooooo deserved!!! That scene where Kendall asked Shiv to “just take care of him” ugh! Magic! 🔮💫✨

[@jm1657]

That scene was profound. Unforgettable.

[@yasminbomfim2285]

JEREMY STRONG YOU SAVED MY LIFE

[@ojj75]

Hello from Singapore! We have HBO here and I've been hooked on Succession since the very beginning. Huge fan of Jeremy Strong's. I already felt he deserved to win for season 1 so this is considered late, but better late than never! Congratulations! It's awesome the show also won for Best Drama woohoo!

[@pranav_pradeep]

When I started watching Succession, I didnt know Jeremy strong. But I was in awe how convincing his acting was and thought this guy really go places. Well deserved bud.

[@paulisthelegend]

SO well deserved. The anguish he felt on screen felt so real

[@TaRa0350]

Gosh what a sweet smile--you never see it on the show. Congrats Jeremy!!! So well deserved.

[@LiterallyGod]

He portrays the most range of anyone on the show. He did an amazing job showcasing the emotional roller coaster that is Kendall.

[@Here4Democracy]

Love you for doing this much needed piece Jeremy. And to Michael Imperioli. Your NBC interview gave me hope. That there exists some honorable, defenders of democracy in the celebrity world. Love you both❤

[@Aly_Fahmy]

I'm just watching the show now and truly that guy is PHENOMENAL!!!!!

[@tobyclarkthomson8443]

I love the music for succession

[@jliuatl]

The "Too much birthday" episode - not that he wasn't masterful in other ones, but that one made me really feel for his character. Great job Jeremy. Way to go my man.

[@Jaglicic1]

Love his work so much! He made the show feel so real and human!

[@romilrh]

He and Brian Cox absolutely owned their roles in season 2 (and 1, to be fair). I still remember Logan's outburst at dinner during the hunting trip and Kendall's speech in the finale

[@dfa3366]

You can hear the cheer in another room when the man in a hazmat suit knocks on the door with the Emmy and gives to his wife who then passes to him. He actually looks better out of character.

[@looney1023]

He so deserved this, but Brian Cox better win next year. He's genuinely terrifying on this show.

[@xtxpxhx]

I mean, he only needed that last episode scene to be nominated. The man is spectacular

[@romilrh]

Still think so after Kendall's birthday episode? I think Logan has taken a more supporting role this season tbh

[@racheldollton]

Jeremy's gonna pull a Cranston.

[@Jennifervz5jl]

Spectacular Jeremy is amazing . Look at his suit to

[@tiadabney8149]

So well deserved! He plays this part so well it's hard to decipher between him and his character

[@Black_pearl_adrift]

Reading the New Yorker article on Jeremy Strong, he absolutely deserved this. An excellent actor.

[@slayerduval1]

Truly unique actor. I can't sing enough praise for his performance as Kendall. How he has managed to just get BETTER each season is mind-blowing. I thought he even surpassed this Emmy win with his Season 3. performance, which I did not think possible.

[@BIGSAM-O-A]

Well it's about damn time. He's incredible on the show

[@sabahbubbler]

I've always thought he's an amazing actor since I saw him the first time in The Big Short. Recently in The Gentlemen, what a great actor

[@FredyVergara]

I work in advertising/media and got recommended succession! Love it! And the theme is Bad Aaaaa!

[@ahabmalik7710]

deserved for all the seasons!!!!! it's insane how he wasn't even nominated for season 1

[@BirdGang6]

Our number one boy did it!

[@juneauz]

Absolute legend. Kendall Roy one of the greatest characters of all time.

[@RecklessViolet]

So so so so so so so well deserved. He's been incredible since season 1.

[@진주-x2g]

our number one boy

[@zachrag1907]

Billy Porter showing his Emmy, Grammy and Tony in the video was gold 😂😂😂😂

[@klausweasley]

He's reminding people he's missing one more!

[@MP-ek8ns]

What did he win a Grammy for?

[@klausweasley]

@@MP-ek8ns Best Musical Show Album for "Kinky Boots". (Yes, the main singers of the musical get a Grammy too). Doing a Broadway show can get you halfway to your EGOT (3 if you get cast in the movie or if your show is filmed and aired on TV)

[@zachrag1907]

@@MP-ek8ns I believe it was for singing on the album for the theatre musical 'Kinky Boots'. He won 'best musical theatre album' at the Grammys in 2014 around there

[@JuPaschoal]

I would have screamed if it weren't like almost 4am. SO SO SO WELL-DESERVED!

[@luissolano7128]

He is Incredible! Well deserved! CONGRATS!

[@GiorgioTheCutie]

Jeremy has done such a great job! His Kendall is truly astonishing even though Brian scares and persuades me more! Brian is totally the one and only Logan. Good show to have both of them.

[@adolfopena7358]

He seems so shy!

[@eternalsunshine6392]

that laugh at the end aww

[@marinalima3005]

I lovejeremy so much

[@lanataliamaria]

He’s so different to his character

[@mohamednabil2811]

He finally won a thing

[@iago07]

This role and Jeremy’s performance are both up there with the Greats of the last 20 years (Cranston, Gandolfini, Hamm…)

[@emonmustafa9605]

Outstanding performance ❤️

[@biancaispunk6407]

Guys, I'm thinking to start watching Succession, should I?

[@scottdrew6191]

Not yet!!! Wait til season 3 is out!!! The wait is gonna be painful for you if you finish season 2 and have to wait forever for the next season!!! The cliffhanger of season 2 is just too good!!!

[@Reggie062587]

Scott Drew very well said.

[@linnea.p3777]

Just watch it it’s so good!

[@teressaginthe303]

I'm nearing the end of season 2. do it

[@charlesswitzer8378]

About to finish season 1. The first two episodes were a chore; it was good...but just a quiet, multi-character study, and then it just starts to transform into this addictive and dark power struggle with so many well-written scenes. The characters are not very likable...but that's what makes it so great, nobody is spared with the brilliant writers. Brian Cox gets all the hype for the show but Jeremy Strong is just amazing.

[@tylerlynch2849]

Nobody deserved it more. A staggeringly powerful performance and the heart and soul of the show

[@BigStef71182]

Guess I really should check out Succession 👀.

[@angel4405]

It’s so good.

[@rosscour]

Wait!!!! Not now..Do yourself a favour and don't watch it yet. Wait till Season 3 is out because you don't wanna be tortured like I am right now in the sheer, amazing epicness of Season 2's cliffhanger. Best to watch it when Season 3 is out so you can go straight to it right after Season 2 and avoid the gut-wrenching wait. Succession is so fucking good.

[@HXHXHX55]

Yes

[@scottdrew6191]

Tom Nais totally agree...it’s painful..

[@scottdrew6191]

Tom Nais I feel like it may never happen at this point... I’m afraid one of the actors will die before they can film it..

[@KteKing]

His acting is succession!

[@verillo14]

Aside from the uh, I don’t see any of Kendall in him. Such a good actor

[@jubairkhan5673]

why was he so surprised when he already knew he'd win? (he had the trophy in his home)

[@hichammeftah5237]

Omg how many times i have to say that im obsessed with jeremy strong in succession

[@livelovelaugh9820]

he is so fucking incredible. everyone in that show is so fucking amazing i cannot fucking believe this show exists

[@delrey874]

Yes he is a great actor. I love Succession!

[@selinsucu6284]

if he doesn't win this year as well i'm gonna flip out because somehow he was even better in season 3. the birthday episode alone is enough to get him that award, not to mention that breakdown scene in the final episode

[@Biboche23]

Well deserved!! Tbh everyone on succession is a stellar cast!

[@jeremyslather]

He was so good... I love this!

[@sreeharianand7477]

I love Steve's reaction to Jeremy's win

[@adpaulsen6600]

Came here to cope with the finale.

[@deliriumcb5959]

So in every interview and speech, the actors are EXACTLY the same as their characters. Is this lightning in a bottle? Really great long running schtick? I love it.

[@thegruesometwosome2831]

0:47 Jason Bateman that scene in Horrible Bosses where he finds out he's not getting the promotion and dreams of killing his boss

[@ifbut_then]

Logan is like Kendell stabbed my back again 😄

[@Tabbylover55]

Strong is a great actor, this is a well deserved Emmy. However, what the is he wearing? Is he auditioning for Les Miserables?

[@srini9267]

I love how the daughter of Bateman appreciates Jeremy in a so mature way.

[@brostelio]

What a sweetheart.

[@ariefhf]

Always wonder why Jason Bateman not win this.. and just finished Succession and boy yes Kendall Roy deserves it. And Marty looks happy for him too.. more proud than Logan lol

[@407ribon]

Binged watch Succesion this weekend. Hooked by his character!! 😍

[@andymarquardt2654]

such a beast, well done jeremy

[@ParanoidOwlet]

Oh my god! So happy for him!!

[@BecauseOfHim1111]

Soooooo deserving! Congratulations Jeremy!!!

[@vertexedits1806]

Well deserved he delivered one of the best performance in TV history man

[@roxyrico7747]

YES KING

[@vitormoraes3061]

L TO THE OG CARALHOOO

[@adolfopena7358]

I hope he becomes a big celebrity.

[@BigGov74]

congrats kendall

[@elanacar]

So freakingly well deserved!!!