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The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White Shares “Beautiful” Reaction to Liza Colón-Zayas’ Historic Emmys Win

The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White could hardly contain his excitement for his costar Liza Colón-Zayas after she won her first Emmy. 

By Hayley Santaflorentina Sep 16, 2024 6:56 PM
| Updated Sep 16, 2024 6:56 PM
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Jeremy Allen White knows The Bear's secret ingredient is his fellow castmates.

Which is why when Liza Colón-Zayas won her first Emmy Sept. 15 for her work as Tina on the series, he couldn’t have been happier.

“It was the best, man,” Jeremy told E! News at Disney’s after-party, reflecting on the moment Liza’s name was announced. “I was backstage and I heard she'd won and I got to run into the wings and I got to witness her by myself, which was a really beautiful moment.”

The 33-year-old—who also won his second Emmy for his role as Carmy on the FX series—continued, “She spoke so beautifully and she's just one of the best actors that we have, and I'm just so glad that she's being recognized on this level because she just deserves it so much.”

And while Liza noted in her speech she hadn’t been expecting the win—and thus hadn’t written anything down ahead of time—she still allowed herself to enjoy every moment of the evening.

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“I feel like I’m on cloud nine,” she told Live From E! cohost Heather McMahan on the carpet ahead of the ceremony. “I’m still trying to process it. It’s on steroids, this joy, and to be in the company of these legends.”

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Because indeed, the 52-year-old had some stiff competition in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category; in winning, Liza beat out Palm Royale’s Carol Burnett, HacksHannah Einbinder, Abbott Elementary’s Sheryl Lee Ralph and Janelle James as well as Only Murders in the Building’s Meryl Streep.

“I am truly in awe of the work of every single one of these artists,” Liza confessed to Heather. “So I feel like I’ve already won, just to be put in that category with them.”

But win she did, and the first Latina actress to emerge victorious in her category gave a moving acceptance speech.

“Thank you for giving me a new life with this show,” she shared onstage. “And to all the Latinas who are looking at me, keep believing and vote. Vote for your rights.”

And to see just how the many Emmy winners celebrated their wins at after-parties, keep reading.

Idris Elba & Sabrina Dhowre Elba

The couple kept their date night going at the Apple TV+ after party. 

Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau & Richard Gadd

The Baby Reindeer cast celebrated their big night with Netflix. 

Dylan Mulvaney

The influencer celebrated the Emmys with Max while wearing Rebecca Vallance. 

Greta Lee

The Morning Show star swapped her white Loewe number for this cutout, sky-blue piece. 

Allison Janney

The Palm Royale star stunned in this gold gown. 

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Hey, cousin! The Bear star autographed items to be auctioned off to benefit the Television Academy Foundation's nonprofit education programs at the 76th Emmy Awards Giving Suite.

Andrew Scott & Dakota Fanning

The Ripley stars looked like two peas in a pod at Netflix's celebration. 

Kristen Wiig

The Saturday Night Live alum changed out of her golden Oscar De La Renta gown into this sleek, sheer black look. 

Anna Sawai

The Shōgun star celebrated her first Emmy win at Disney's after party. 

Ariana Madix

The reality star looked pump-ed up to be attending Disney's Emmys festivities. 

Abbey Romeo & Dani Bowman

The Love on the Spectrum stars celebrated with Netflix. 

Karen Pittman

The Morning Show star served in her black, sequined dress. 

Heidi Klum & Sofía Vergara

The pair danced the night away with Netflix. 

Chris Perfetti

The Abbott Elementary star donned this gorgeous white top for the evening.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Justin Mikita

The couple enjoyed a date night with Netflix. 

Ayo Edebiri

The Bear star swapped her colorful Bottega Veneta gown for this sleek black dress. 

Jimmy Kimmel

The comedian sipped on a Johnnie Walker Blue Label cocktail as he snacked on a burger at the Disney after party.

Alex Borstein

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star stunned in red. 

Jon Hamm & Anna Osceola

The recently-married couple enjoyed a date night with Disney. 

Quinta Brunson

The Abbott Elementary star changed out of her Georges Chakra coutour gown and into this gorgeous emerald-colored dress.

Rita Ora & Taika Waititi

The forever fashionable pair kept their streak going in these coordinating black outfits. 

Louisa Jacobson, Christine Baranski & Denée Benton

The Gilded Age stars struck a pose together at Max's after party. 

Diane Lane

The Capote Vs. The Swans star swapped her custom Prabal Gurung gown for this comfy yet chic after party look. 

Kate Flannery & Rose Abdoo

The comical pair couldn't help but giggle at Max's after party. 

Joshua Jackson

The Dawson's Creek alum looked classically elegant in his tuxedo. 

Heather McMahan

The comedian swapped her black carpet look for this bright and colorful gown. 

Hayley Erbert & Derek Hough

The couple were nothing but smiles at Disney's after party. 

Carol Burnett

The industry legend celebrated with Apple TV +.

Krys Marshall

The For All Mankind star looked gorgeous in her pink dress. 

Aja Naomi King

The Lessons in Chemistry star could have taught everyone a lesson in carpet excellence in her Giambattista Valli look.

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