‘Ted Lasso’ star Jason Sudeikis gets Best Actor Emmy Award, says 'I’m truly surprised and flattered'

Jason Sudeikis expressed his happiness on getting the Best Actor Emmy Award for season 2 of the Ted Lasso comedy series. This was the second Emmy Award for the Ted Lasso star.

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Have you seen Ted lasso? Do you love comedy series? Then watch the series whose protagonist Jason Sudeikis has bagged the Best Actor award in a comedy role at the Emmy this year. After receiving the award for season 2 of Ted Lasso, he gave a thanking speech where he mentioned all the members of Ted Lasso, Warner Brothers, Apple as well as Doozer. He was quite surprised and happy about bagging his second Emmy award.


Jason Sudeikis’s winning speech

Jason Sudeikis mentioned how he used to watch award shows on television with his mother at home. He used to love how actors showcased their house walls with awards, and he never imagined that he could also make it to that position.
He also said that he got a chance to work with a fantastic group of people, who have helped him prepare well for his character. Moreover, he also enrolled in the Second City for acting classes. He concluded that he was thoroughly flattered and amazed at bagging the prestigious award.

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Here's a list of winners in key categories.

Here's a list of winners in key categories.

'Ted Lasso' dominated the 2022 Emmy Awards. The show won the Best Comedy - Series for the second year in a row.

'Ted Lasso' dominated the 2022 Emmy Awards. The show won the Best Comedy - Series for the second year in a row.

'Hacks' star Jean Smart won Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Award for the HBO Max show. She looked stunning in a white, off-shoulder gown as she walked the red carpet.

'Hacks' star Jean Smart won Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Award for the HBO Max show. She looked stunning in a white, off-shoulder gown as she walked the red carpet.

'Ted Lasso' star Jason Sudeikis once again took the top honour for Actor in a Comedy Series. He took his first Emmy home last year for his 'Ted Lasso' role. Earlier this year, he grabbed the Golden Globe Award for 'Best Television Actor - Musical/Comedy Series' for the same show.

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'Abbott Elementary' star Sheryl Lee Ralph made history as she became the second Black winner to win the Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Award for her performance in the series. The first Black winner was Jackee Harry for '227' in 1987.

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The victory started coming in early for 'Ted Lasso' when Brett Goldstein the Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Award for his performance in the show. He won for the second year in a row, the award's first back-to-back winner since Jeremy Piven for 'Entourage' in 2007.

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'Ted Lasso' director MJ Delaney accepted the Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series. All eyes were on her when she walked the red carpet in a bright sunny dress with a plunging neckline.

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'Succession' grabbed the highest honor of the night - Best Drama - Series award, beating 'Euphoria', 'Ozark', 'Severance', 'Squid Game', 'Stranger Things' and 'Yellowjackets'. The show was nominated in 14 acting categories this year.

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Zendaya won yet another Emmy for her performance in 'Euphoria'. She took home the award for 'Best Lead Actress in a Drama' for her portrayal of Rue Benett in 'Euphoria'. She won her first in 2020 for the same series.

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Jason Sudeikis’s fellow nominations

To get the Emmy award, Jason Sudeikis beat actors like
• Donald Glover for Atlanta
• Barry actor Bill Hader
• Martin Short as well as Steve Martin, who acted in Only Murders in the Building

Q. Where was the award show organised?

A. The Emmy award programme was organised at Annual Television Academy Awards, which was the 74th year.

Q. Who presented the award to Jason Sudeikis?
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A. Mariska Hargitav, as well as Christopher Meloni, the popular stars of Law & Order: SVU.

Q. Which was the first Emmy award for Jason Sudeikis?

A. Jason Sudeikis got his first Emmy award statuette in 2021 for season 1 of Ted lasso.

Q. Will there be any new season for Ted Lasso?

A. Yes, the makers have already wrapped up the season of Ted Lasso. However, they have not decided on the premiere date yet.
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