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Louis-Dreyfus Breaks Record
"Veep" star Julia Louis-Dreyfus drew laughter and tears with her acceptance speech for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy, breaking the record for wins in that category with a total of six. "I would like to take this opportunity to apologize for the current political climate," she said. “I think "Veep" has torn down the wall between comedy and politics. Our show started out as a political satire but it now feels more like a sobering documentary, so I certainly do promise to rebuild that wall and make Mexico pay for it."
But the tears came as Louis-Dreyfus dedicated her Emmy to her father, who she revealed passed away on Friday. "I'm so glad that he liked "Veep" because his opinion was the one that really mattered," she said.
"Veep" star Julia Louis-Dreyfus drew laughter and tears with her acceptance speech for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy, breaking the record for wins in that category with a total of six. "I would like to take this opportunity to apologize for the current political climate," she said. “I think "Veep" has torn down the wall between comedy and politics. Our show started out as a political satire but it now feels more like a sobering documentary, so I certainly do promise to rebuild that wall and make Mexico pay for it."
But the tears came as Louis-Dreyfus dedicated her Emmy to her father, who she revealed passed away on Friday. "I'm so glad that he liked "Veep" because his opinion was the one that really mattered," she said.
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