Inside the Emmys Ceremony: Lizzo’s Magnetism, Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Kids, the Slap Warning and Other Moments You Didn’t See on TV
variety.comLizzo‘s table to snap pics at such a furious pace that it looked like a strobe light to those who weren’t on the floor as part of the unusual ballroom-style seating for nominees and their entourages.
Moreover, Lizzo brought the party up the Loge level where a cheering section of “Big Grrrls” performers and producers kept spirits lively by chanting lyrics to her hit “About Damn Time.” And they erupted with shouts and squeals of joy when the series won for reality competition series.
Those that didn’t go down to accept the prize were dancing (and shouting) in the aisles. Television Academy chairman Frank Scherma followed her on stage to introduce the Governors Award for Geena Davis, but all eyes followed Lizzo and her red sea of a dress as she made her way through the crowd back to her table.
Others who generated a big response from the room include presenters Oprah Winfrey, Ariana DeBose, Pete Davidson and Selma Blair. “Ozark,” “Severance” and “Yellowjackets” had big cheering sections. “Abbott Elementary” and “Ted Lasso” (both produced by Warner Bros.
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