Ron and Jasmine Cephas Jones become first father-daughter duo to win Emmys in same year

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This Is Us.His daughter, Jasmine took home the Outstanding Actress In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series gong for her role in the Quibi series #FreeRayshawn, which also led to a win for Laurence Fishburne.“As a parent, that’s the most fulfilling [thing] I could ever feel,” Ron said of Jasmine’s win in the Emmys press room (via Entertainment Weekly).He added: “I mean, winning another Emmy is icing on the cake, but to see my daughter progress and move into this place where she’s earned an Emmy, it’s beyond words.”The winner for Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series is Ron Cephas Jones!

This #Emmy win is his second for his role on @NBCThisisUs! pic.twitter.com/LhX54jUxRM— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) September 20, 2020 “I am.