Watch Sheryl Lee Ralph Sing Her Emmy Acceptance Speech

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Abbott Elementary, and her acceptance speech—well, song—was straight from the heart.The moment former Weekend Update co-anchors Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers announced her name, became clearly emotional, almost in shock, as her cast mates gathered around to congratulate her.

Tyler James Williams, another actor from the show, walked her toward the stage, where she took a few moments to collect herself and, I imagine, enjoy the well-deserved standing ovation.As far as a speech goes, she busted out the first verse of Dianne Reeves's 1993 song “Endangered Species,” sung a cappella and very, very well.I am an endangered speciesBut I sing no victim's songI am a woman I am an artistAnd I know where my voice belongsShe then thanked (non-musically) Abbott Elementary co-star and creator Quinta Brunson, who, by the by, already made our list of .

She also thanked her husband, kids and friends. Perfect speech alert!This content can also be viewed on the site it from.While we might not have predicted that Ralph would sing in the moment, it's no surprise that she sounds great.

She's also a Broadway star who originated the roles of Deena in Dreamgirls (that's the Beyoncé part in the movie) and Muzzy Van Hossmere in Thoroughly Modern Millie.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Can we pleeeeease get Loretta Devine on Abbott Elementary soon?Watching react to her nomination—and now win—has been a highlight of this award season.