Sheryl Lee Ralphhas many titles: Dreamgirl.
Lauryn Hill’s mom.
And now she can add “Emmy winner” to the list.

‘Abbott Elementary’ star Sheryl Lee Ralph wins the Emmy for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
“I’ve been singing that song for years because I think of myself as an artist.
“But I don’t sing any victim song.
I’m a woman.

Sheryl Lee Ralph celebrates her 2022 Emmy win — her first ever.NBC
I’m an artist.
And I know where my voice belongs.
Find your voice and put it where it belongs.”
“She said, ‘No, absolutely not.
We need a queen for this role, and that is you.
Take it or leave it.’
I was like, ‘All right, Little Miss!
I’ll take it!'”
After her musical beat, Ralph delivered an impassioned speech thanking Brunson and kicking the Emmys into high gear.
“This is what striving looks like,” she continued.