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Julia Garnerbrought the drama at the 74thEmmy Awardson Monday.
She won the award for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series in a category that also includedPatricia Arquette(Severance),Jung Ho-yeon(Squid Game),Christina Ricci(Yellowjackets),Rhea Seehorn(Better Call Saul),J. Smith-Cameron(Succession),Sarah Snook(Succession) andSydney Sweeney(Euphoria).
In her acceptance speech, Garner, 28, thanked costarsJason Bateman, “for taking a chance on me,” andLaura Linney, who has “been such a guiding light to me.”
“I feel really grateful to be here and to play Ruth and to be with such amazing, beautiful artists, and I love you all,” she added.
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Garner’s win comes asOzarkconcluded in May after four seasons. TheNetflixshow’s ending initially drewbacklash from fans, which saw Garner’s character Ruth Langmore die.
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Addressing her character’s fate, Garner toldTIMEthat she learned of Ruth’s death while meditating — a process she once used to “become” Ruth.
“She told me she was afraid to die,” explained the actress. “Which was very weird because Ruth is never afraid to die. Ruth thinks she can handle anything.”
This is not the first Emmy Garner has won forOzark. She previously took home the golden statuette for her performance back in 2020, beating out fellow nomineesLaura Dern(Big Little Lies),Meryl Streep(Big Little Lies),Fiona Shaw(Killing Eve),Sarah Snook(Succession),Helena Bonham Carter(The Crown),Samira Wiley(The Handmaid’s Tale) andThandiwe Newton(Westworld).
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“Wow, first, I’m shocked, to be honest,” Garner saidin her speech to accept the award. “I want to show gratitude to all the women in this category. You are the reason why I’m acting in the first place, so thank you.”
Additionally, Garner — who also won the Emmy in 2019 — thanked costars Bateman, 53, and Linney, 58.
“Laura, I love you so much,” she said, adding that her costar has helped her become both a better actress and a better person.
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The 74th PrimetimeEmmy Awardsare being broadcast live on NBC from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
source: people.com
