Michael Okay Williams died earlier this month on the age of 54 and had been anticipated to win the gong for greatest supporting actor in a drama
Emmys followers have angrily taken to social media after Michael Okay Williams did not win the most effective supporting actor in a drama award at Sunday evening’s ceremony.
The actor was regarded as the frontrunner for the award in the course of the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards for his position as Montrose Freeman in Lovecraft Nation.
However regardless of what followers thought, the award was given to Tobias Menzies for his position in The Crown.
And the choice left followers in uproar on Twitter.
One fan wrote: “how did michael ok williams not win ….,” whereas their opinion was matched by one other who commented: “#Emmys.. no love for the most effective present #LovecraftCountry… as soon as once more the #Emmys failed to acknowledge the nice #MichaelKWilliams…. shameful!”
A 3rd additionally blasted the choice, writing: “#Emmys2021 acquired all of it improper #MichaelKWilliams is all the time the most effective.”
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And the backlash did not cease their as one other particular person tweeted: “Michael Okay. Williams was a superb actor who was nice on #LovecraftCountry. I actually would have beloved to see him take house the win.”
If he had received, it could have marked Michael’s first profession and particular person win on the ceremony in what was his fifth total nomination.
He had beforehand been nominated for his roles in Netflix ’s When They See Us, Bessie and The Evening Of.
A win would have made his solely the seventh posthumous efficiency winner within the historical past of the Emmys.
Regardless of not profitable the award, the actor was remembered on the ceremony as actress Kerry Washington made a heartfelt speech.
The actress, 44, was presenting the supporting actor in a drama sequence class she paid a candy tribute to the actor who was greatest recognized for his position in The Wire.
Kerry known as Michael a “brilliantly proficient actor” throughout her transient tribute and stated he was “a beneficiant human being who has left us far too quickly”.
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The Scandal actress continued: “I do know you’re right here since you wouldn’t miss this. Your excellence, your artistry will endure. We love you.”
Fellow co-stars of Michael additionally took to social media previous to the awards to pay their very own particular tribute.
Wendell Pierce stated on Twitter: “Tonight on the Emmys, I hope they honor my good friend. God Bless Michael Okay. Williams.”
The actor was discovered useless in his residence by his nephew earlier this month. A explanation for loss of life has not but been revealed by the health worker, although police stated drug paraphernalia was discovered on the scene.
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