![]() (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed. The ceremony was hosted by Cedric the Entertainer. The nominations were announced on July 13 this year by Ron and Jasmine Cephas Jones during a virtual event. Another exhilarating aspect of I May Destroy You is the sheer distinctiveness of Michaela Coels voice: she is part of a wave of millennial small-screen 'auteurs' who have flourished in the last. The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the Event Deck at LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles, California. ![]() The main character Arabella's arc is also loosely based on Coel's own life, after she was raped in 2016.įor the unversed, this was Michaela's first Emmy win for writing. In addition to writing 'I May Destroy You', the British actor created, co-directed, executive produced and starred in the show, which explores a journey of personal identity while also tackling the subject of consent and what happens to someone after they are sexually assaulted. Do not be afraid to disappear from it, from us for a while, and see what comes to you in the silence." "I dedicate this story to every single survivor of sexual assaults," concluded Coel, who also earned a nod for outstanding actress in a limited series or a movie. I dare you in a world that entices us to browse through the lives of others to help us better determine how we feel about ourselves, and to in turn fill the need to be constantly visible," she added.Ĭoel continued, "For visibility these days seems to equate to success. "Write the title that scares you, that makes you feel uncertain, that isn't comfortable. "I just wrote a little something for writers really," she began. She addressed her powerful acceptance speech specifically to her fellow writers, before dedicating the show to all survivors of sexual assault, reported People magazine. Image Credit: ANIĪctor and writer Michaela Coel, who took home an Emmy for writing on her limited series 'I May Destroy You', dedicated her win to sexual assault survivors. “ to carry an air of insouciance while still being intentional and declarative.ANI | Los Angeles (California) | Updated: 20-09-2021 13:37 IST | Created: 20-09-2021 13:37 IST Michaela Coel (Image source: Instagram). “I wanted the ruching and draping to feel more papery than Grecian,” explains Rogers. The material of both the top and skirt were meant to be tactile, crafted from cotton twill with an overlay. “I thought a fluorescent yellow would be stunning on her and just was into the idea of something classic, a little bit off, and with a touch of drama.” Rogers’ use of monochromatic layering added to that effect. I immediately thought of her striking features and wanted her to be the focus of the look,” he says. “I’m such a fan and admirer of Michaela and her work and was elated when the opportunity presented itself to create something for her. “I knew it would take a certain kind of strength to pull it off, and Michaela did just that!”įor Rogers, the neon bralette adorned with a 6-foot silk organza bow and matching column skirt served as a celebration of an artist in her prime. “It felt youthful and daring but still very chic,” Akers shared post-event. Her Christopher John Rogers-designed skirt felt like a breath of fresh air, and from the moment the designer presented his sketch, Coel’s stylist Zerina Akers knew it was something special. To honor the evening’s spirit and the continued success of her groundbreaking series, Coel chose an Emmys look that was bright, bold, and uplifting. As the first Black woman to win Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series, Coel received a well-deserved accolade for her powerful and personal drama, I May Destroy You. Michaela Coel made history at last night’s Emmys.
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