.UzoAduba and the team behind her Emmys look share how they used the platform of awards season to send a message against police brutality.
are a celebration of televisions best and brightest, but 2020’s ceremony was marked by its focus on politics and social justice issues. Nominees used the event to highlight the upcoming election, ongoing protests, and the injustice of police brutality. Forstar Uzo Aduba, she was inspired by her on-screen character to use the night to honor Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Black emergency medical technician who was killed by police in her home on March 13.
The result was a stellar look that placed the attention squarely where it needed to be as Aduba won the Emmy award for outstanding supporting actress in a limited series. Set to be auctioned for charity on RAD, Red Carpet Advocacy’s website, the design is sure to make one lucky collector very happy. For the millions who watched Aduba take home her second Emmy, the joyous moment came with a meaningful reminder, one that the star hopes will have an impact.
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