OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton for (“An Affair of Honor”) in “BRIDGERTON”

Angel Bismark Curiel as Esteban "Lil Papi" Martinez-Evangelista for (“Something Old, Something New”) in “POSE”

John Benjamin Hickey as Colin for (“Colin – Week 4”) in “IN TREATMENT”

Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley for (“The Star-Spangled Man”) in “THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER”

Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh for (“Gold Stick”) in “THE CROWN”

Michael Kenneth Williams as Montrose Freeman for (“Rewind 1921”) in “LOVECRAFT COUNTRY”

AND THE WINNER IS:

MICHAEL KENNETH WILLIAMS AS MONTROSE FREEMAN FOR ("REWIND 1921") IN "LOVECRAFT COUNTRY"

This is the third win and twelfth nomination for Michael Kenneth Williams. He won with the ensemble of The Wire (2007) and individually for When They See Us (2019). He was also nominated for The Wire (2003, 2005, 2008) and with the ensemble's of The Wire (2003-2004, 2008) & Boardwalk Empire (2012, 2014-2015).

I had originally written a piece praising just his performance because series Williams as Montrose was so incredible that matter how strong a performance came along he was always going to be my choice in this category. Sadly due to recent events Williams is no longer with us and with this series being one of his final products he has left us with I both want to praise his work in this series but also his work throughout his lengthy career. I feel Williams inclusion in many stellar tv shows is appreciated now but as time progresses many will only join the side of good and praise his work heavily.

It truly was such a sad when we all found out about his passing and knowing he was likely to win an Emmy for his performance as Montrose is even more heartbreaking as his devoted fandom and great career were about to justly awarded such a high honour. If he does end of winning the win will be bittersweet and I like many will be emotional. All I can end with is a thank you to all that Williams gave us and send my love and thoughts to those close to him who have also lost a close relation.