While co-hosting the 76th annual Emmy nominations announcement live with Veep alum Tony Hale, Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph received some thrilling news.
During the livestreamed event on Wednesday morning, Hale welcomed Television Academy chair Cris Abrego to the stage. Abrego then revealed that Ralph had been nominated for a 2024 Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Barbara Howard on the popular ABC sitcom.
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Upon hearing about her third Emmy nomination, which includes one Daytime Emmy nomination, Ralph joyfully danced on stage, delighting everyone in the room and those watching at home.
“Before I announce this category, I have some exciting news to share with you, Sheryl,” Abrego said. “You have been nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. This is your third nomination. Well earned! Well deserved! Congratulations!”
Ralph responded with exuberance, exclaiming, “Oh yes! Oh yes!” She raised her fist in the air, did a little dance, and then fist-bumped Abrego. “Honey, that never gets old! Never gets old!”
Ralph joins Carol Burnett (Palm Royale), Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear), Hannah Einbinder (Hacks), Meryl Streep (Only Murders in the Building), and her Abbott Elementary co-star Janelle James in the Supporting Actress, Comedy category.
She won her first Emmy Award in 2022 for her role on Abbott Elementary.
In addition to her role on Abbott Elementary, Ralph is known for her performances in Broadway’s Dreamgirls, the sitcom Moesha, and the film Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.
