Why Zendaya Gives Heart-Felt Emmys Speech?

The 26-year-old took the stage for award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Rue Bennett in Euphoria.

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Zendaya thanked the show's cast for making Euphoria "such a safe space to make this difficult show."

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She also shared her hope that the series strikes a chord with others struggling with issues like Rue's.

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"My greatest wish for Euphoria was that it could help heal people and I want to say thank you to everyone," she said.

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I want you to know that anyone who has loved a Rue or feels like they are a Rue.

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"I'm so grateful for your stories and I carry them with me and carry them with her."

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Zendaya's victory makes her first Black woman to win the Emmy for lead actress in a drama series twice.

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For her musical work on the HBO drama series, Zendaya garnered two other Emmy nominations.

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She lost out to Cinco Paul and his song "Corn Puddin'" from the Apple TV+ musical comedy Schmigadoon!.

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