The 5 best and 5 worst moments from the 2019 Emmys
Best: Jharrel Jerome’s emotional win for ‘When They See Us’
Anyone who saw Ava DuVernay’s Netflix mini-series, When They See Us, will agree that Jharrel Jerome delivered an unforgettable performance as Exonerated Five member Korey Wise. With that in mind, it was particularly satisfying to see Jerome garner a standing ovation from audience members in house as he accepted the award for Lead Actor in a Limited Series at the 2019 Emmys.
“I feel like I should be in the Bronx right now, chilling and waiting for my mom’s cooking,” said a visibly emotional Jerome as the real life Korey Wise watched on from the audience with tears in his eyes. “But I’m here in front of my inspirations, I’m here in front of so many people I’m motivated by.”