Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined global fans in celebrating a landmark moment at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards as Owen Cooper became the youngest male actor to ever win an acting Emmy. The 15-year-old actor took home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or TV Movie for his role in the critically acclaimed series Adolescence. Priyanka shared her excitement on social media by posting a video of Cooper’s name being announced, accompanied by celebratory emojis. She further applauded the show’s success by sharing a video of Stephen Graham, the show’s writer, producer, and lead actor, winning the Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series Award.
Adolescence, featuring a stellar cast including Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, Christine Tremarco, and more, tells the gripping story of a 13-year-old boy arrested for the murder of his schoolmate. The series quickly became a global sensation, with its intense narrative and compelling performances earning widespread acclaim.
Owen Cooper, visibly overwhelmed during his acceptance speech, reflected on his journey, saying, “Honestly, when I started these drama classes a couple of years back, I didn’t expect to be in the United States, never mind here, but I think tonight proves that if you listen and you focus and you step out of your comfort zone, you can achieve anything in life… Anything can be possible.” He added, “It means so much to me, my family, and people back home. So, you know, it’s just, yeah, it just means a lot to me.”
The show’s popularity has resonated strongly in India, with several prominent Indian celebrities and filmmakers, such as Alia Bhatt, Sonakshi Sinha, Sudhir Mishra, and Hansal Mehta, praising the series for its impactful storytelling. Stephen Graham expressed his astonishment at the show’s popularity in India, recalling, “A friend texted me, saying how big Adolescence is in India. My first reaction was, ‘Wait, India?! Are you sure?’ It seems the show is really resonating with audiences there.”
Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s reaction highlighted the global nature of the Emmy Awards and the universal appeal of meaningful storytelling, as Adolescence continues to leave a profound impact across cultures and continents.
