Niecy Nash-Betts delivered a “delicious invitation” to believe in yourself during her acceptance speech at the 75th Emmy Awards.
The incredible actress won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series for her role as “Glenda Cleveland” in Netflix’s “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.”
During her awe-inspiring acceptance speech, Niecy took a moment to thank herself.
You know who I want to thank? I want to thank me for believing in me and doing what they said I could not do!
And I want to say to myself in front of all you beautiful people, ‘Go on girl with your bad self! You did that!’
Niecy Nash-Betts concluded her speech with these powerful words:
I accept this award on behalf of every Black and Brown woman who has gone unheard yet over-policed like Glenda Cleveland, like Sandra Bland, like Breonna Taylor.
As an artist, my job is to speak truth to power and baby, I’mma do it til the day I die.
Watch Niecy’s incredible acceptance speech below.
In the press room, Niecy Nash-Betts was asked why it was important to her to thank herself and she offered this response:
If you thought Niecy Nash-Betts’ speech was great, listen to this. “I’m the only one who knows how much it cost me. I’m the only one who knows how many nights I cried because I couldn’t be seen for a certain type of role.” #Emmys
— Meghan Cooper (@JaMonkey) January 16, 2024
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So, how did Niecy celebrate her Emmy win?
She went skinny dipping with her spouse, Jessica Betts, in a hotel suite with an indoor pool.
Congratulations to Niecy Nash-Betts on an honor well deserved!
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