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Chrissy Metz: Kate Pearson, "This Is Us"
Emmy Category: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Because every episode of "This Is Us" causes crying jags, it audience is intimately connected with the lives of these characters, and some of the pushes Kate Pearson receives from her loved ones finds her at a hopeful creative crossroads at the conclusion of the show's first season. And Chrissy Metz's relatable performance was as welcome as her ubiquitous fame.
Emmy Category: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Because every episode of "This Is Us" causes crying jags, it audience is intimately connected with the lives of these characters, and some of the pushes Kate Pearson receives from her loved ones finds her at a hopeful creative crossroads at the conclusion of the show's first season. And Chrissy Metz's relatable performance was as welcome as her ubiquitous fame.
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TitlesThis Is Us, The Trip
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