OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES

Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu for (“Review”) in “THE BEAR”

Jayne Houdyshell as Bunny Folger for (“The Last Day of Bunny Folger”) in “ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING”

Gbemisola Ikumelo as Clance Morgan for (“Find the Gap”) in “A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN”

Janelle James as Ava Coleman for (“Sick Day”) in “ABBOTT ELEMENTARY”

Jane Krakowski (“Bells and Whistles”) in “SCHMIGADOON”

Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard for (“The Fire”) in “ABBOTT ELEMENTARY”

AND THE WINNER IS:

SHERYL LEE RALPH AS BARBARA HOWARD FOR ("THE FIRE") IN "ABBOTT ELEMENTARY"

This is the second win and third nomination for Sheryl Lee Ralph. She previously won as part of the ensemble of Abbott Elementary (2022) and was also nominated individually for the same show. She wins for her performance as Barbara Howard on Abbott Elementary.

When Sheryl Lee Ralph won the Emmy award for her work I was so excited but also mildly disappointed that Janelle James who I found superior in the first season didn't end up the major winner. I am happy to say that based on the second season I am able to award Ralph the supporting prize. She was like many of the cast members incredible during the first season and some how given even greater material was amazing. There were so many moments throughout the season that provided an insight to the inner life of Howard that expanded the character in the only the best way. I get so overwhelmed discussing how much I adore the performance of Ralph and am gonna be so happy if she triumphs at this autumn awards season.